| A | B |
|---|
| the major land area of a continent | mainland |
| To unite Japan, Prince Shotoku | shrank the power of clans |
| How did Prince Shotoku gain the power to rule Japan? | He was the regent for Empress Suiko. |
| Why did Minamoto Yoritomo change the role of the shogun? | He planned to rule all of Japan in the emperor's name. |
| clans | extended families |
| Ainu | one culture that developed in Japan |
| Shinto | the traditional religion of Japan |
| Prince Shotoku | regent of Japan from 593 - 621 |
| court | a group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler |
| Sei Shonagon | author of The Pillow Book |
| Lady Murasaki Shikibu | author of The Tale of Genji |
| Noh | a form of drama that combines music, speaking and dance |
