Feudal Japan and Medieval Concepts

feudalism

• A social system in medieval Europe and Japan where nobles held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service.

• A form of government where the king has absolute power over the land and its people.

• A trade system that developed in the Renaissance period focusing on commerce and industry.

• A religious system that dominated Europe during the Middle Ages, emphasizing the role of the Church.

samurai

• A member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan.

• A type of traditional Japanese clothing.

• A famous Japanese dish made of rice and fish.

• A form of ancient Japanese poetry.

labor

• Work, especially hard physical work.

• A type of leisure activity.

• A form of artistic expression.

• A method of scientific research.

meditation

• A practice where an individual uses a technique to focus the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity.

• A form of exercise that involves physical movement and stretching.

• A method of relaxation that includes deep breathing and visualization.

• A technique used to improve memory and cognitive function.

guilds

• Medieval associations of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power.

• Modern organizations for professional networking.

• Groups focused on political activism and reform.

• Associations for recreational activities and hobbies.

martial arts

• Various sports or skills, mainly of Japanese origin, that involve combat and self-defense.

• A type of dance that incorporates combat movements.

• A form of meditation practiced in silence.

• A competitive sport involving team strategy and tactics.

tanka

• A form of Japanese poetry with five lines and a total of 31 syllables.

• A type of traditional Japanese painting.

• A style of Japanese calligraphy.

• A genre of Japanese literature focusing on short stories.

shogun

• A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan.

• A type of traditional Japanese clothing.

• A famous Japanese dish made of rice and fish.

• A historical period in Japan known for its art and culture.

vassals

• A holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance.

• A type of medieval knight who served a king.

• A title given to the highest-ranking noble in a kingdom.

• A peasant who worked the land for a lord.

sects

• Groups with distinct religious, political, or philosophical beliefs.

• A type of musical genre.

• A form of government led by a dictator.

• A style of painting characterized by bright colors.