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Warm-up #4. Which of Prince Shotoku’s contributions to Japan were the most important? Why? Compare and contrast Shinto to another religion we have studied this year?. Religions Clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWRSjieo0CY. Essential Question.
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Warm-up #4 Which of Prince Shotoku’s contributions to Japan were the most important? Why? Compare and contrast Shinto to another religion we have studied this year?
Religions Clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWRSjieo0CY
Essential Question In what ways did Japan try to be different from China? http://www.mrroughton.com/teachers/japan-notes
Chinese Influence • much of Japan’s society was based on China’s. • Ideas spread through Korea and then into Japan.
Chinese Influence (through Korea) • Buddhism (originally from India) • Rice • Divine Emperor (descended from God) • Love of Nature • Writing
Court Life • Nobles moved to Heian to be close to the emperor and gain his favor. This was called the court. • Privileged lives, so easy they called themselves “dwellers among the clouds.” • The main idea was miyabi, appreciating the small things in life for their beauty. • (ex: flowers) • Were expected to be calm, respectful and beautiful at all times.
Basically Japan was a typical middle schooler! They want to be just like everyone else but still be unique.
Writing • Brought over from China. • Eventually split into two different styles. • The Japanese needed their own style to help break away from China. • Poetry was very popular.
The Tale of Genji • The world’s first novel. • Written around 1,000 A.D. by Lady Murasaki. (a woman!) • A long romantic story about the life of a prince. • Most amazing because girls were not taught how to read and write.
Haiku A Japanese form of poetry. Always has 3 lines Syllables: five, seven, five Deep meaning, few words. That was a haiku!
Japanese Buddhism It came from China Encouraged by Prince Shotoku. Japan made it into two different types.
Buddhism in Japan • Pureland Buddhists chanted the Buddha’s name to help clear their minds. • Popular with lower classes
Basics • Followed mostly by the upper classes. • Practiced self-discipline and meditation to reach enlightenment. • Discipline and honor were focused on more book learning.
Brain Snack . . . .
Zen Gardens • Zen put a heavy focus on meditation. • You must clear your mind and be calm to do so. • Garden must have a simple layout. • Some used only rocks and sand.
Sumo • Form of Japanese wrestling. • Legend says control of Japan was decided by a sumo match among the gods. • Rikishi- wrestler • Practiced by many samurai.
Origami • art of paper folding. • Invented in China. • Japan learned of it later and built legends around it. • “if you build 1,000 cranes your wish will be granted”
Homework Read Chapter 8.2 Chapter 8.2 Assessment pg 208 #s 1b, 1c, 2a, and 2b