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Lesson 1 - Oda Nobunaga
Lesson 1 - Oda Nobunaga
to know - oda nobunaga (1534 - 1582)
to know - oda nobunaga (1534 - 1582)
to be able to - understand the legacy of nobunaga on japanese history and analyse the type of leader he was
to be able to - understand the legacy of nobunaga on japanese history and analyse the type of leader he was
Source - Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Public Domain)
nobunaga's rise to power and character
nobunaga's rise to power and character
In 1551 Oda Nobunaga become Daimyo of the Owari providence after the death of his father, Oda Nobuhide.
In 1551 Oda Nobunaga become Daimyo of the Owari providence after the death of his father, Oda Nobuhide.
Nobunaga was known for being reckless and cruel. His family dissaproved of his rise to Daimyo and tried to take him down. He killed his brother Oda Nobuyuki who was planning a coup against him and defeated his cousin Nobukata in the battle of Ukino in 1559.
Nobunaga was known for being reckless and cruel. His family dissaproved of his rise to Daimyo and tried to take him down. He killed his brother Oda Nobuyuki who was planning a coup against him and defeated his cousin Nobukata in the battle of Ukino in 1559.
Nobunaga eventually took control Kyoto in 1568.
Nobunaga eventually took control Kyoto in 1568.
key events and battles
key events and battles
The Battle of Okehazama (May-June, 1560) - Imagawa Yoshimoto was a powerful Daimyo (Suruga Province) who wanted to become Shogun. He marched on the capital of Kyoto, he needed to go through the Owari providence. Nobunaga was not going to have this and launched a surprise attack on Yoshimoto's forces. The 2500 Owari men defeated the 25000 Imagawa forces. Imagawa Yoshimoto was killed and Nobunaga's status and power rose. The outcome of the battle saw Tokugawa Ieyasu (former hostage of the Imagawa) and join Nobunaga and Nobunaga recognised the talents of ashigaru, Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The Battle of Okehazama (May-June, 1560) - Imagawa Yoshimoto was a powerful Daimyo (Suruga Province) who wanted to become Shogun. He marched on the capital of Kyoto, he needed to go through the Owari providence. Nobunaga was not going to have this and launched a surprise attack on Yoshimoto's forces. The 2500 Owari men defeated the 25000 Imagawa forces. Imagawa Yoshimoto was killed and Nobunaga's status and power rose. The outcome of the battle saw Tokugawa Ieyasu (former hostage of the Imagawa) and join Nobunaga and Nobunaga recognised the talents of ashigaru, Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The Siege of Mt Hiei (29th of Semptember, 1571) - The Buddhist militant sect called the Ikkō-ikki threatened the power of Nobunaga. These Buddhist monks were warriors and appealed to the peasant class. Nobunaga marched a large force of men up Mt Hiei, destoryed the most famous Buddhist temple in Japan and killed everyone who tried to escape. It is said that 20,000 men, women and children were killed. Some of Nobunaga's greatest generals and allies could not watch.
The Siege of Mt Hiei (29th of Semptember, 1571) - The Buddhist militant sect called the Ikkō-ikki threatened the power of Nobunaga. These Buddhist monks were warriors and appealed to the peasant class. Nobunaga marched a large force of men up Mt Hiei, destoryed the most famous Buddhist temple in Japan and killed everyone who tried to escape. It is said that 20,000 men, women and children were killed. Some of Nobunaga's greatest generals and allies could not watch.
The Tenshō Iga War (1581) - The Iga province refused to fall under Nobunaga's rule. Their unique warriors called the Shinobi (meaning secrecary) gave rise to the legend of the ninja. They were secret assassins, spies and warriors. The Shinobi were raiding Nobunaga's supply lines and killing his generals. Oda Nobukatsu (Nobunaga's son) tried to defeat the Iga province but was humuliated in battle and failed. In 1581, Nobunaga defeated the Iga province by fighting on 5 different fronts.
The Tenshō Iga War (1581) - The Iga province refused to fall under Nobunaga's rule. Their unique warriors called the Shinobi (meaning secrecary) gave rise to the legend of the ninja. They were secret assassins, spies and warriors. The Shinobi were raiding Nobunaga's supply lines and killing his generals. Oda Nobukatsu (Nobunaga's son) tried to defeat the Iga province but was humuliated in battle and failed. In 1581, Nobunaga defeated the Iga province by fighting on 5 different fronts.
This completely whipped out the Iga. As they began to lose, the Iga people started killing their own kind to protect their Shinobi secrets.
This completely whipped out the Iga. As they began to lose, the Iga people started killing their own kind to protect their Shinobi secrets.
Woodblock print depicting battle turmoil of the Iga campaign, which was led by warlord Oda Nobunaga against Iga province in 1581.
Source - Unknown (Public Domain)
Source - Nobukazu Yōsai (Public Domain)
Nobunaga's death
Nobunaga's death
The Honno-ji incident (21st of June, 1582) - Akechi Mitsuhide (one of Nobunaga's generals) betrayed Nobunaga by attacking him at a small temple called Honno-ji in Kyoto. Mitsuhide betrayed him because he was a Buddhist and still upset with Nobunaga after the Siege of Mt Hiei and the fact that Nobunaga had killed his mother. Mitsuhide knew Nobunaga only had a small force with him and he knew he could take power for himself.
The Honno-ji incident (21st of June, 1582) - Akechi Mitsuhide (one of Nobunaga's generals) betrayed Nobunaga by attacking him at a small temple called Honno-ji in Kyoto. Mitsuhide betrayed him because he was a Buddhist and still upset with Nobunaga after the Siege of Mt Hiei and the fact that Nobunaga had killed his mother. Mitsuhide knew Nobunaga only had a small force with him and he knew he could take power for himself.
Nobunaga fought bravely to defend himself, but eventually committed Seppuku. Mitsuhide killed Nobunaga's son and became the shogun (for 13 days).
Nobunaga fought bravely to defend himself, but eventually committed Seppuku. Mitsuhide killed Nobunaga's son and became the shogun (for 13 days).
Nobunaga's impact on japanese history
Nobunaga's impact on japanese history
The reason Nobunaga won so many battles is because he used ashigaru (commoners used as samurai) and military tactics that involved the arquebus firearm.
The reason Nobunaga won so many battles is because he used ashigaru (commoners used as samurai) and military tactics that involved the arquebus firearm.
Nobunaga was a military genius who changed Japanese warfare forever.
Nobunaga was a military genius who changed Japanese warfare forever.
Nobunaga allowed Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu to rise to power.
Nobunaga allowed Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu to rise to power.
Nobunaga was the first great Daimyo to contribute to the unification (half) of Japan.
Nobunaga was the first great Daimyo to contribute to the unification (half) of Japan.
Source - Taiso (Public Domain)
Task 1 - Comprehension Questions on Oda Nobunaga
Task 1 - Comprehension Questions on Oda Nobunaga
Use the notes above to answer these 15 questions.
Use the notes above to answer these 15 questions.
1 - When was Nobunaga born?
1 - When was Nobunaga born?
2 - How and when did Nobunaga become Daimyo?
2 - How and when did Nobunaga become Daimyo?
3 - What was the name of his providence?
3 - What was the name of his providence?
4 - Which two members of Nobunaga's family tried to overthrow him?
4 - Which two members of Nobunaga's family tried to overthrow him?
5 - When did Nobunaga take Kyoto?
5 - When did Nobunaga take Kyoto?
6 - Who did Nobunaga defeat in The Battle of Okehazama?
6 - Who did Nobunaga defeat in The Battle of Okehazama?
7 - What was the outcome of The Battle of Okehazama?
7 - What was the outcome of The Battle of Okehazama?
8 - Who did Oda Nobunaga defeat in The Siege of Mt Hiei?
8 - Who did Oda Nobunaga defeat in The Siege of Mt Hiei?
9 - Why did this victory upset Nobunaga's generals?
9 - Why did this victory upset Nobunaga's generals?
10 - Who did Nobunaga defeat in the second Iga War?
10 - Who did Nobunaga defeat in the second Iga War?
11 - What does Shinobi mean?
11 - What does Shinobi mean?
12 - What were some of the jobs the Shinobi performed?
12 - What were some of the jobs the Shinobi performed?
13 - Name two reasons Nobunaga attacked the Iga people.
13 - Name two reasons Nobunaga attacked the Iga people.
14 - Name the three reasons Mitsuhide betrayed Nobunaga.
14 - Name the three reasons Mitsuhide betrayed Nobunaga.
15 - How did Oda Nobunaga die?
15 - How did Oda Nobunaga die?
Source - Frank Brinkley (Public Domain)
Source 1 - an extract from Frank Brinkley's book named Japan, its history, arts, and literature made in 1901.
Source 1 - an extract from Frank Brinkley's book named Japan, its history, arts, and literature made in 1901.
1 - Is this a primary or secondary source? Why?
1 - Is this a primary or secondary source? Why?
2 - How does Brinkley describe Nobunaga?
2 - How does Brinkley describe Nobunaga?
3 - According to Brinkley, what did Nobunaga rely on to win his battles?
3 - According to Brinkley, what did Nobunaga rely on to win his battles?
4 - What group of people is Brinkley talking about in the second paragraph?
4 - What group of people is Brinkley talking about in the second paragraph?
Source 2 - an extract from Frank Brinkley's book named Japan, its history, arts, and literature made in 1901.
Source 2 - an extract from Frank Brinkley's book named Japan, its history, arts, and literature made in 1901.
1 - Who betrayed Oda Nobunaga?
1 - Who betrayed Oda Nobunaga?
2 - Read the source. Why do you think he betrayed him?
2 - Read the source. Why do you think he betrayed him?
3 - Who killed Mitsuhide and became the Shogun?
3 - Who killed Mitsuhide and became the Shogun?
Source - Akitsu (Public Domain)
1 - According to the author, what are the two things Nobunaga liked?
1 - According to the author, what are the two things Nobunaga liked?
2 - What was the name of castle Nobunaga built?
2 - What was the name of castle Nobunaga built?
source 3 - an extract from a book called Arts and artists Japanese.
source 3 - an extract from a book called Arts and artists Japanese.
Source - National Museum of art of peoples of the East in Moscow (Public Domain)
Source 4 - Armour of Oda Nobunaga, located at the Museum of art of peoples of the East.
Source 4 - Armour of Oda Nobunaga, located at the Museum of art of peoples of the East.
1 - What is the source?
1 - What is the source?
2 - Is it a primary or secondary source? Why?
2 - Is it a primary or secondary source? Why?
3 - What information can this source tell us about Medieval Japan?
3 - What information can this source tell us about Medieval Japan?
source 5 - a woodblock painting of the Honno-ji incident that lead to the death of Oda Nobunaga made in 1896.
source 5 - a woodblock painting of the Honno-ji incident that lead to the death of Oda Nobunaga made in 1896.
1 - Look at the date this source was made. Is this painting a primary or secondary source?
1 - Look at the date this source was made. Is this painting a primary or secondary source?
2 - Look at the painting, where is Nobunaga?
2 - Look at the painting, where is Nobunaga?
Source - Nobukazu Yōsai (Public Domain)
3 - This painting indicates that Nobunaga's forces were easily defeated. How can you tell this?
3 - This painting indicates that Nobunaga's forces were easily defeated. How can you tell this?
Lesson 2 - the Battle of Okehazama
Lesson 2 - the Battle of Okehazama
to know - the battle of okehazama (1560)
to know - the battle of okehazama (1560)
to be able to - understand the battle and the impact it had nobunaga's rise to battle and japanese history
to be able to - understand the battle and the impact it had nobunaga's rise to battle and japanese history
The Battle of Okehazama (May-June, 1560)
The Battle of Okehazama (May-June, 1560)
Imagawa Yoshimoto was a powerful Daimyo (Suruga Province) who wanted to become Shogun. He marched on the capital of Kyoto, he needed to go through the Owari providence. Nobunaga was not going to have this and launched a surprise attack on Yoshimoto's forces.
Imagawa Yoshimoto was a powerful Daimyo (Suruga Province) who wanted to become Shogun. He marched on the capital of Kyoto, he needed to go through the Owari providence. Nobunaga was not going to have this and launched a surprise attack on Yoshimoto's forces.
Imagawa Yoshimoto (left) fighting against Nobunaga's men coming out of the forest during the Battle of Okehazama
Source - Utagawa Toyonobu (Public Domain)
Imagawa Yoshimoto in the great battle of Okehazama
Source - Toshihide Migita (Public Domain)
Nobunaga was able to launch a surprise attack because of his large amount of spies had discovered the location of where Imagawa Yoshimoto was camped.
Nobunaga was able to launch a surprise attack because of his large amount of spies had discovered the location of where Imagawa Yoshimoto was camped.
Nobunaga knew he didn't have to defeat the large army, he only had to kill Imagawa Yoshimoto to stop the Suruga samurai from marching through Owari.
Nobunaga knew he didn't have to defeat the large army, he only had to kill Imagawa Yoshimoto to stop the Suruga samurai from marching through Owari.
The 2500 Owari men defeated the 25000 Imagawa forces. Imagawa Yoshimoto was killed and Nobunaga's status and power rose.
The 2500 Owari men defeated the 25000 Imagawa forces. Imagawa Yoshimoto was killed and Nobunaga's status and power rose.
the impact of the battle of okehazama
the impact of the battle of okehazama
Nobunaga's victory saw his status as a leader and military tactician rise. He was now feared and respected by Daimyo across Japan.
Nobunaga's victory saw his status as a leader and military tactician rise. He was now feared and respected by Daimyo across Japan.
The outcome of the battle saw Tokugawa Ieyasu (former hostage of the Imagawa) and join Nobunaga and Nobunaga recognised the talents of ashigaru, Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The outcome of the battle saw Tokugawa Ieyasu (former hostage of the Imagawa) and join Nobunaga and Nobunaga recognised the talents of ashigaru, Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Source - Utagawa Yoshiiku (Public Domain)
TASK 1 - THE BATTLE OF okehazama summary
TASK 1 - THE BATTLE OF okehazama summary
Complete the worksheet while watching The Battle of Okehazama video.
Complete the worksheet while watching The Battle of Okehazama video.
battle of okehazama video
battle of okehazama video
1:50 - 8:12
1:50 - 8:12
Rise of Oda Nobunaga - Battles of Okehazama 1560 DOCUMENTARY 1 – What was the nickname given to Oda Nobunaga when he was a boy 2 – How much larger was Yoshimoto’s army than Nobunaga’s 3 – What was Yoshimot.pdfbattle of okehazama worksheet
battle of okehazama worksheet
task 2 - answer the following questions as a hammer paragraph
task 2 - answer the following questions as a hammer paragraph
Explain the battle of Okehazama and the impact it had on Japanese History.
Explain the battle of Okehazama and the impact it had on Japanese History.
Answer the paragraph using the hammer paragraph structure. You can use the notes and worksheet answers from this lesson.
Answer the paragraph using the hammer paragraph structure. You can use the notes and worksheet answers from this lesson.
kahoot on oda nobunaga
kahoot on oda nobunaga
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