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guan

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7 AD

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Imag

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Chap

ter 1

Japan

: The

Jap

anese

sun

god

dess

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rasu

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ith h

er gu

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jin an

d Tag

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th ce

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ures f

rom Hi

story

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gema

n Ima

ges

Chap

ter 2

Steve

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r/Sup

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ter 3,

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, USA

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gema

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2 Fe

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agell

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gema

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o Sch

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pane

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centu

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gema

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FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 1: The Rise of an Empire

Big Question: How did China and Korea influence the development of Japanese culture?

In about 400 CE, the Yamato became the strongest clan in Japan.

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 2: Religion in Japan

Big Question: What are the basic teachings of the Shinto and Buddhist religions?

In the 500s CE, Buddhism spread to Japan from other Asian countries.

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 3: Japanese Feudalism

Big Question: In what ways was a shogun more powerful than an emperor?

By 800 CE, Japanese rulers, such as Emperor Kanmu, had become richer, but more isolated within the palace walls.

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 3: Japanese Feudalism

Big Question: In what ways was a shogun more powerful than an emperor?

In 1192 CE, the emperor declared Yoritomo supreme warrior, or shogun.

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 3: Japanese Feudalism

Big Question: In what ways was a shogun more powerful than an emperor?

Japan developed a feudal system with a specific order of social classes.

MerchantsArtisans

Emperor

Shogun

Daimyo

Samurai

Peasants

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 4: Everyday Life and Arts

Big Question: How did daily life differ based on people’s place in society?

Peasants and townspeople enjoyed Kabuki plays.

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 5: Changes Come to Japan

Big Question: How did foreign trade bring about the end of the shogun era?

From 1268 to 1281 CE, Kublai Khan attempted to make Japan part of the Mongol Empire.

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 5: Changes Come to Japan

Big Question: How did foreign trade bring about the end of the shogun era?

In 1522 CE, Magellan’s crew became the first Europeans to circumnavigate the globe.

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 5: Changes Come to Japan

Big Question: How did foreign trade bring about the end of the shogun era?

European traders and missionaries brought new weapons and ideas to Japan.

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 5: Changes Come to Japan

Big Question: How did foreign trade bring about the end of the shogun era?

In 1853 CE, Commodore Matthew Perry opened trade between the United States and Japan.

FEUDAL JAPAN

CHAPTER 5: Changes Come to Japan

Big Question: How did foreign trade bring about the end of the shogun era?

Japan’s last shogun was removed from power in 1867 CE.