Medieval Japan

4. chain of islands such as Japan
6. literature in medieval Japan was often produced by-
7. Also referred to as the Sea of Japan
8. Japanese drama used large, wooden masks to depict comedy or dramatic stories using exaggerated movements
9. Major religion diffused through China & Korea & influenced Japan
10. introduced new ideas about suffering & enlightenment
15. religion in Japan focused on meditation & self-discipline to achieve enlightenment & influence samurai culture
17. person best known for accepting ideas of Taoism & Confucianism into government & social life
18. concept influenced Prince Shotoku in shaping ideas about the divine ruler of Japan
19. elegant handwriting
21. handscrolls with paintings & test
22. the real power in decision-making in feudal rests on this military dictator

1. paintings focused on landscapes & literature
2. amount of main home islands in Japan
3. focuses on ancestor worship
5. popular religion in Japan because it was simple & accessible to ordinary people by allowing them to seek rebirth through faith & prayer
11. much of Japan is mountainous, most people live—
12. the sun goddess, emperor is believed to be descended from
13. social class in feudal Japan followed the moral code known at Bushido
14. encourages a person practicing Buddhism to live morally & think wisely
16. main goal of Buddhism is to achieve—
20. The Tale of __________ is significant in Japanese history due to it being an early novel