Answer all questions history Outline the ways in which the natural features of Japan/its geographic makeup have shaped its history.

List the major ‘periods’ of Japanese history, including the approximate start and end dates of each period.

Define the following terms:

emperor

shogun

bakufu

jito

shugo

shoen

samurai

the Warring States period

daimyo

Emperor - the supreme ruler of an empire

Shogun - a title for a military ruler in Japan

Bakufu- governments that ruled Japan from 1192-1868, also known as Shogunate.

Jito - land stewards appointed by the shogunate during Feudal Japan.

Shugo - a title translated as protector which was given to certain officials in Feudal Japan

Shoen - a field or manor in Feudal Japan

Samurai - a member of the Japanese warrior caste

The Warring States Period - A long period of Civil War from 1467 to 1615 in the Sengoku Period.

Daimyo - wealthy landowners in Feudal Japan.

Independent executive agencies are more specialised.