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Ch 8.3 Samurai and Shogun. Main Ideas 1. The emperor of Japan grew weaker and noble families gained power 2. The rising power of the samurai led to a military government in Japan. 3. Military leaders ruled Japan for centuries. 622. 1868. Prince Shotoku. Prince Shotoku. Who was he?.
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Ch 8.3 Samurai and Shogun Main Ideas 1. The emperor of Japan grew weaker and noble families gained power 2. The rising power of the samurai led to a military government in Japan. 3. Military leaders ruled Japan for centuries.
622 1868
Who was he? • Son of an Emperor Yomei • Prince • Regent • Held power from 593-622
Why he’s important • impressed by Chinese culture • Spread Chinese ideas • Confucianism • Chinese form of writing • Shipbuilding • Weaving • Medicine • astronomy • Encouraged spread of Buddhism