Japan in the Middle Ages

Japan is an archipelago, which is a group of ______________.

• islands

• peninsula

• samurai

• manor

What was the name for the head clan leader of Japan?

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Shogun

• Zaibatsu

What was the main obligation or job of a samurai?

• defend the priests

• conquer lands

• defend the nobles

• manage the land

Definition:

A social, economic, and political system based on loyalty and military service.

• feudalism

• aristocracy

• democracy

• meritocracy

Where is Japan located?

• 17
• 26
• 28
• 25

Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?

• The emperor had absolute control of Japan.

• The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly.

• The emperor was seen as a god.

• The emperor was figurehead with limited power while the shogun ruled the empire.

In Japanese history, the term samurai is MOST associated with the word

• king
• landlord
• warrior
• noble

In the Middle Ages Europe and Japan were very similar because of ...

• manor system

• feudalism

• religion

• growth of towns and cities

In the Middle Ages Europe and Japan were NOT similar because of ...

• warriors

• castles

• nobles

• religion

The islands of Japan were protected by the sea from

• invaders

• traders

• clans

• dynasty