guards that the clans employed. They also acted as a police force in and around Kyoto. These forerunners of what we now know as samurai had ruler-sponsored equipment and were required to hone their martial skills. They gave complete loyalty to their daimyo (feudal landowner) and received land and
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kings did not have much power either. Because strong central governments did not exist‚ individual landowners were able to gain power in both regions. In Europe‚ these landowners were called lords. In Japan‚ they were called daimyo. Similar Structures Both lords and daimyo had many peasants working for them. Farming was the main economic activity on both European and Japanese estates. In addition‚ the governments and landowners of both regions relied on professionally trained soldiers for protection
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The end of Makufu in Japanese history always created chaos and anarchic situation overall within the civil war‚ the change of emperor or shogun. However‚ Edo makufu was little different from others‚ foreign external force and samurai’s internal privilege stimulated the change of makufu and their feudalistic system. During Senkoku era and civil war‚ absolute power and sword restrained and managed other daimyo’s political influence to make peaceful nation as one makufu. But because Edo makufu raised
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Name____________________________________________________________Per.______ Robert W. StrayerWays of the World: A Brief Global History Ways of the World: A Brief Global History with Sources Chapter 19 Study Guide‚ Internal Troubles‚ External Threats: China‚ the Ottoman Empire‚ and Japan‚ 1800-1914‚ Study Guide (Original: pp. 559-586; With Sources: pp. 877-903) The External Challenge: European Industry and Empire 1. What were the four dimensions of European imperialism that showed how China‚
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panama canal a. Panama isthmus 10) One of largest oil fields in Gulf of Mexico – owned by oil company Pemex – much gov revenue a. Cantarell oil field 11) Wild Ancestor of maize/corn a. Teosinte 12) Know a. Chonin/Chonindo b. Bushi/Bushido c. Daimyo d. Samurai 13) Layering of ecosystems depending on how high region is – different zones harbor different plants‚ animals and agricultural systems a. Altitudinal Zonation 14) Where Ayer’s rock is in Australia a. Outback 15) Mountain chain along
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European’s code of chivalry. European and Japanese feudalism were similar in that they had a similar political structure of a hereditary caste system. The Japanese classes were the shogun (similar to a king in Europe)‚ who held all the power. Then the daimyo‚ who owned the land‚ (similar to the lords and nobles in Europe)‚ divided their land to the lesser samurais (similar to the European knights)‚ and the same to the peasants‚ artisans‚ farmers‚ and merchants (similar to the serfs in Europe). In both
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Comparing and Contrasting Japanese and European Castles Castles can be located all over the world representing historical stories‚ epic events and achievements. Western architecture has remained a vital part of our world’s history having taught us a lot about what makes great architecture. Western civilizations display a plethora of magnificent buildings including castles of great fortitude. Japan and Europe are home to a number of these significant castles. In this essay I will discuss Japanese
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released to the afterlife. “Samurai warriors‚ served to protect the lives and property of the daimyo‚ large landowners‚ and vassals of the Shogun” (Szczepanski) both of these groups committed seppuku for various reasons that evolved around honor. The Samurai would seek seppuku when shame was brought upon them during battle‚ committing a dishonest act‚ or losing the aid of a daimyo or leader. As for the daimyo‚ the head shogun could ask them to perform seppuku as part of a “judicial punishment.” (Szczepanski)
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ultimately making it completely isolated from the western world. There was also a strict social order‚ where everyone knew their status. Emperors and high nobilities had invulnerable prestige‚ but were weak in power. The shoguns –military dictators– and daimyōs–serfs of the shoguns-‚ on the other hand‚ were very powerful due to their relation to the Tokugawa clan. This was the beginning
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Hideyoshi in 1598 the Sengoku period which resulted in a power struggle between all the daimyo where he was successful in
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