Learning Target 730 Describe how the Heian Contemporary Kyoto aristocracy created enduring Japanese cultural perspectives that are epitomized in works of prose such as The Tale of Genji one of the worlds first novels ID: 579740
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Japan – Samurai SocietySlide2
Learning Target 7.30
Describe how the Heian (Contemporary Kyoto) aristocracy created enduring Japanese cultural perspectives that are epitomized in works of prose such as The Tale of
Genji
, one of the world's first novels.Slide3
Learning Target 7.31
Analyze the rise of military society in the late twelfth century and the role of the shogun and samurai in that society.Slide4
Emperor
Shogun
Samurai
Daimyo
Ronin (Mercenaries)
Peasants
Chonin
(Artisans and Craftsmen)
Directions
Fold
the paper in half.
(hotdog style)
Once the paper is
folded
in half title the second line down Emperor.
Open the tab and take notes on the
inside. (you may cross the center line to take notes. Use as many lines as you need to take notes.)
Once you have completed the notes on the inside draw a line underneath.
Count the number of lines used to take the notes.
Close the tab.
Count the same number on the outside of the notes. This way the lines on the inside should match th
e lines on the outside perfectly.
Open the tab and begin taking notes on the next societal class inside the paper. Slide5
Emperor
(red)
Figurehead:
Was top of the Japanese society but he had no real power; except to appoint the shogun and preside over spiritual ceremonies.Slide6
Shogun
(Orange)
Political Leader
Was the actual ruler of Japan. He held most of the political and military power in Japan.Slide7
Daimyo
(yellow)
Nobles
Wealthy landowning nobles and leaders of clans. Slide8
Samurai
(green)
Professional Warriors
They were part of the Daimyo's army. They were highly trained and highly skilled.Slide9
Ronin
– Mercenaries
(blue)
Paid soldiers or Mercenaries
Who were part of the Daimyo's army but not necessarily loyal to the DaimyoSlide10
Peasants
(purple)
Most were farmers and fishers.
Largest social class consisting of 90% of the population. Slide11
Chonin
–
Merchants and Craftsmen
(pink)
Lowest social class consisting of Artisans and Craftsmen.
Sales people and crafts people who were considered to be the lowest class because they produced nothing of their own.