anyone like writing?

[PropheticKarma]

Originally Posted by Phoenix_22

Samurai-Era Japan.

Or, possibly Three Kingdoms period in China, i'm not quite sure yet.

Good stuff. It's really interesting. I've learned some culture and backround from the anime and manga. Samurai-Era's particularly cool.

[Crazy Wolf]

Originally Posted by Homer Gonerson

eh? ehh?


heh. i just have a few random questions about Japan.



1. The Crusades contributed to the breakdown of Europe's feudal system. What brought about the end of the old feudal society in Japan?
2. In medieval Europe, better farming methods caused a spurt of population growth. How did changes in farming affect population growth in Tokugawa society?
3. In Europe, as trade and finance expanded, towns grew and flourished. What caused the growth of towns and cities in Japan?
4. As towns and cities grew, there was a revival of learning and culture. How did culture under the Tokugawa Shogunate compare with the culture of medieval Europe?
5. The development of towns in medieval Europe led to a change in the order of society. How did the social structure of Japan compare with that of medieval Europe?
6. The introduction of the longbow in the Hundreds Years' War marked the end of chivalry and medieval warfare in Europe. What effect did contact with Europeans have on Japanese warfare?
7. In general, what factors do you think spark great changes in society such as those experienced in medieval Europe and in Japan under the Tokugawa shoguns?

I'll not do ALL your homework, but I know a little about this subject...

1. Feudal society was brought to an end by Commodore Perry steamin' on in to Tokyo Bay and forcing Japan to open itself to trade.

2. No Idea. Ask A Japanese guy.

3.No Idea. Ask a Japanese guy.

4. See #2 and 3

5. See #2, 3, and 4

6. It changed Japanese warfare from honor-driven and based on spears, bows, and swords to an army driven by money and glory, one that devoted itself more to accomplishing the mission than the Bushido code, and one that relied on the gun.

7.See #2,3,4 and 5

[Homer Gonerson]

at SpiderGoat: i will send her an annonymous email and ask her, then post the response.


at Phoenix_22: i'll scan my paper once i get it back, hope it can be of a little use. probably not though, even if you can read my writing, it probably won't make much sense

and at Phoenix_22 again: i didn't know it wasnt allowed, and i won't do it again