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Medieval Japan and Korea. Middle ages The time period from 600-1400 Often refers to old fashioned, ancient or barbaric The period prior to the Renaissance. Samurai-those who serve. Trained warriors Was hired by landowners to protect Feudal warrior society developed
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Medieval Japan and Korea Middle ages The time period from 600-1400 Often refers to old fashioned, ancient or barbaric The period prior to the Renaissance
Samurai-those who serve • Trained warriors • Was hired by landowners to protect • Feudal warrior society developed • Feudal state is a local lord holding land through military force • Bushido-the way of the warrior (code of ethics) • Seppuku-Those who failed (disembowel) • Zen Buddhism diffused from China • Meditation and discipline
Shogun • Military leader or General became more powerful that Emperor
Kamikaze • Storm winds –”Devine Winds” • Sacrifice life for greater good