Japan's Early History: China's Influence, Samurai and Feudalism, and Bushido's Role, Slides of History

Download Japan's Early History: China's Influence, Samurai and Feudalism, and Bushido's Role and more Slides History in PDF only on Docsity! Early History of Japan Docsity.com Early History • China had a great impact on early Japan • Government • Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism • Tools and farming methods • Music, dance, and architecture • Early Japanese society was organized into “clans” • Groups of families descended from a common ancestor • Some families were warriors, farmers, artisans, etc • These clans formed a community called Yomato • The Tenno clan became the first and only dynasty • The only line of emperors in Japan- 29 A.D. to present Docsity.com Samurai • Samurai believed in the idea of “Bushido” – Code of the Warrior • They should be powerful, disciplined, and fierce • They should be brave and have honor • They should be loyal and devoted to their family – Spare time should be spent not only practicing military skills • Reading, writing and art are important • Japanese people follow the code today – Devoted to work, family, education and honor – Committing crimes is seen as dishonorable Docsity.com Sumo Wrestlers • Today the samurai are gone, but sumo wrestlers have taken their place • Sumo are seen as Japan’s warriors today • They are treated as gods by the people • “Yokozuna” – Sumo grand champion – They are expected to act like the samurai • Powerful, disciplined, and fierce Docsity.com