Samurai and Shoguns

Front

What city became known as Kyoto?

Back

Heian-kyo

Front

Who governed for weak emperors in Japan during the a.d. 800s?

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Regents

Front

What did the samurai code of conduct demand?

Back

Loyalty, bravery, and honor

Front

Who was the famous female samurai warrior?

Back

Tomoe

Front

What title was given to Minamoto Yoritomo in 1192?

Back

Shogun

Front

What was the military government set up by the shogun called?

Back

Shogunate

Front

What natural phenomenon helped Japan defeat the Mongol invasions?

Back

Typhoons, called kamikaze

Front

What led to Japan's disunity from the 1300s to the 1500s?

Back

Weak Ashikaga shoguns and uprisings

Front

What is the bond of loyalty between a lord and a vassal known as?

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Feudalism

Front

What were the main crops grown by Japanese farmers?

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Rice, wheat, millet, and barley