Medieval Japan
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS
The major contributions of medieval japan consisted of the following: origami, haiku, calligraphy, aminism, martial arts, meditation, sumo wrestling, kabuki (a form of theatre), and a unique culture with architecture, religion, and other ideas unlike any other.
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GEOGRAPHY'S AFFECTS ON CIVILIZATION
Since much of japan is covered in mountains, only 20% of the land is farmable, and 80% of Japanese people live in coastal areas. Since the islands are on the ring of fire, there are many earthquakes. Because the islands were surrounded by the ocean, Japan became separated from other countries, making Japan more independent, and also encouraged people to eat more seafood.
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SOCIAL HIERARCHY
The lowest social class was that of the merchants, who were shopkeepers. Next were farmers and artisans. Artisans crafted items and farmers worked the land. Above farmers and artisans were the samurai, or warriors that served in the military. Above were the daimyo. They were powerful lords with land and sometimes their own military. Next were the shougun, or the commander of all military services. Highest of all was the emperor, who rules the land, but was usually not as powerful as the shougun, and was sometimes manipulated.
ART AND ARCHITECTURE
The Japanese loved beauty and simplicity in their work. Japanese houses were built with wood and rice paper, and many household items and furniture prices were made of wood. Many works used a black and/or red coating called lacquer on landscape paintings. Architecture contained elements of Korean and Chinese culture, and religion was shown in their works. Buildings often had slanted roofs and pillars. Gardens mimicked nature creating a feeling of peace and calmness.Floating-world pictures were very popular, and reflected the culture.
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SOURCES
Speilvogel, Jackson J. and The National Geographic Society, World History Journey Across Time The Early Ages, Columbus, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2005
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/techbook2:unit/view/unitGuid/d1792c7c-3a1..., Discovery Ed. Tech book, May 22nd, 2014
http://www.facts-about-japan.com/feudal-japan.html, Feudal Japan: 1185 - 1603, May 23rd, 2014
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