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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

Japan

Early Japan, Art & Culture

in Heian, Samurai Society.

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