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The Evolution of Japanese Feudalism: Comparing Bushido and Chivalry

This study guide explores the codes of Bushido and Chivalry, highlighting their similarities and differences while addressing the themes of unification and isolation in Japan. It details the decline of the Shogunate in the 1400s, the rise of Oda Nobunaga, his remarkable tactics during battles such as Okehazama, and his eventual betrayal. The guide also covers Tokugawa Ieyasu's ascendance to shogun in 1603, the implementation of isolationist policies, and the implications for Japan's military evolution and society. Prepare for your upcoming test with a thorough review of these historical dynamics!

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The Evolution of Japanese Feudalism: Comparing Bushido and Chivalry

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  1. Warm Up #12 • Compare and contrast the codes of Bushido and Chivalry.

  2. Unification and Isolation in Japan How did isolation effect Japan?

  3. I. Breakdown of the Feudal State • In the 1400’s, the Shoguns had largely lost their power as rulers of Japan. • The Daimyo each ruled over their territory, collecting taxes and making laws

  4. II. Unification • Oda Nobunaga • OdaNobunaga was the Daimyo in the Owari province of Japan. • He was known to be unstable and was nicknamed “The fool of Owari”

  5. B. Battle of Okehazama • In 1560 AD, Nobunaga led a force of 3,000 against a rival’s army of 25,000 at Okehazama. • He set up an army made of straw men and spare helmets as a decoy then rushed his army around the back of his enemy, charging in and defeating them before they knew what had hit them.

  6. C. Victory over the Takeda clan • In 1575 AD, Nobunaga equipped his army with Arquebus’ purchased from the Portuguese and defeated his last major rival in Japan, the Takeda clan • At this point Japan was effectively under his control

  7. D. Betrayal and Death • In 1582 AD, Nobunaga was betrayed by one of his generals who ambushed him at the temple of Honnō-ji • Knowing that his situation was hopeless, Nobunaga committed Seppuku

  8. III. Tokugawa Ieyasu • Background • In 1603 AD the emperor of Japan made Tokugawa Ieyasu shogun of Japan • He ruled from his capital of Edo (modern day Tokyo) • His family would rule Japan until 1868 AD

  9. B. Isolation • In the 1630s, the Tokugawa shogun initiated a policy of isolationism in Japan • They also banned firearms, fearing the rise of a large peasant army (this kept their military development behind). • This helped extend the samurai period in Japan into the 1800s

  10. Homework • Finish the study guide. • We will be reviewing for your test tomorrow, taking your test on Thursday and turning in notebooks on Friday! Make sure you prepare for success!

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