Medieval Japan

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the traditional religion of Japan based on the worship and respect for nature and ancestors

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Shinto

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a person who rules in place of an absent or underage emperor

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regent

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a ruler who brought elements of Chinese culture to Japan

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Prince Shotoku

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an office of one country's government in another country

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embassy

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In feudal society, this person receives land from a lord in exchange for loyalty.

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vassal

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to affect or change a person or a country

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influence

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a written plan of government with a set of rules that leaders agree to follow

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constitution

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a religion that stresses self discipline and simplicity

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Zen

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a spiritual practice where a person clears the mind of distractions so they can focus and relax

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meditation

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a japanese poem that has 3 lines of 5 syllables, 7 , then 5

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haiku