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Sec. 1 Main Ideas
1.Geography shaped life in Japan.
2.Early Japanese society was organized in clans, which came to be ruled by an emperor.
3.Japan learned about language, society, and government from China and Korea.
The Big Idea
Japan’s early societies were both isolated from and influenced by China and Korea.
Key Terms and People
clans
Shinto
Prince Shotoku
regent
Sec. 2 Main Ideas:
1.Japanese nobles created great art in their court at Heian.
2.Buddhism changed in Japan during the Heian period.
The Big Idea:
Japanese culture experienced a golden age during the Heian period of the 800s to the 1100s.
Key Terms and People:
court
Lady Murasaki Shikibu
Zen
Sec. 3 Main Ideas:
1.Samurai and shoguns took over Japan as emperors lost influence.
2.Samurai warriors lived honorably.
3.Order broke down when the power of the shoguns was challenged by invaders and rebellions.
4.Strong leaders took over and reunified Japan.
The Big Idea:
Japan developed a military society led by generals called shoguns.
Key Terms and People
daimyo
samurai
figurehead
shogun
Bushido
Early Japan, Art & Culture
in Heian, Samurai Society.