Japanese Feudalism

How were European and Japanese societies similar in the Middle Ages?

• They created a system of feudalism in which land was exchanged for service and protection

• They created representative democracies in which common citizens elected leaders

• They created direct democracies in which citizens had the power to vote on specific laws

• They created forms of government in which religion determined the law

Who was the figurehead of power in Japanese society?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

Why was the emperor considered to be a "figurehead" of power?

• The emperor was in a position of power, but did not actually rule

• The emperor had complete power in Japanese society

• The emperor was the leader of the Japanese army

• The emperor was the at the top of feudal society in Japan

Who was the military general that ruled in Japan in the Emperor's name?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

These were powerful lords that lead armies of samurai in Japan.

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

These were trained warriors served their lords in Japan.

• Emperors

• Shoguns

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

These were the poorer farmers and craftsmen in Japan that provided food and service but had little to no power.

• Emperors

• Shoguns

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

In feudal society, a person's social rank was determined primarily by which of the following choices?

• Birth

• Education and training

• Marriage

• Individual Abilities

Which choices describes a minor difference between European and Japanese Feudalism?

• European was more economic and Japanese was more militaristic

• European depended more heavily on peasant labor

• They both created a strong military classes

• Japan had a weaker central government

In Europe, the Kings and Nobles were the primary lords and the Knights were their vassals. In Japan, which social groups took these roles?

• Shoguns were the primary lords and Daimyo were their vassals

• The Emperor was the greatest lord and the Shoguns were his vassals

• The Daimyo were powerful lords and the Samurai were their vassals

• The Samurai were lords and the peasants were their vassals