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Japan created a new Samurai Warrior class. Significance: The emperor Kammu abolished armies conscripted of peasants and created a system where the sons of Nobles were trained to serve as warriors, this group was later recognised as "Samurai" or "One to Serve." Impact: The impact of the "Rise of Samurai" was that new traditions were made, such as tea ceremony and the "Bushido code." Summary: Overall, the rise of samurai influenced new traditions into Japanese culture.
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The samurai code of honour and loyalty guided behaviour and social expectations.
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A new branch of Buddhism that influenced the samurai's focus on discipline and meditation.
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Established Japan's first military government and began the shogunate system.
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Mongol forces tried to invade Japan but were defeated, partly due to "divine winds." Significance: The Mongol empire invasion failures led to the "Kamikaze legends" and strengthen the power of the Shogunate. Impact: The Japanese made more defenses and better prepared for future battles, it also helped foster the "Kamikaze legend" Summary: The failure of the Mongol invasions helped foster Japanese legends and prepare Japan for future battles and strengthen their armies.
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Ashikaga Takauji took power marking a new shogunate after the fall of Kamakura rule.
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A civil war between powerful daimyo that plunged Japan into chaos for over 100 years.
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Christianity was introduced to Japan leading to cultural exchange and later suppresion.
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Powerful warlord who began Japan's unification using advanced military tactics.
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Finished the unification process and implemented strict social rules.
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Began the Tokugawa Shogunate, a time of peace, order, and isolation.
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Japan closed itself off to foreign contact, banning Christianity and trade with most nations.
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Western nations forced Japan to open trade, leading to the fall of the shogunate.