Buddhism
A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha.
kami
a divine being in the Shinto religion.
Animism
Belief that objects, such as plants and stones, or natural events, like thunderstorms and earthquakes, have a discrete spirit and conscious life.
warlords
local military rulers
economy
A system for producing and distributing goods, and services to fulfill people's wants
Reforms
changes to bring about improvement
Golden Age
period of great cultural achievement