Feudal Japan

What was the MOST powerful position in the Japanese Feudal system?

• The Emperor
• The Shogun
• The Diamyo
• The Samurai 

Why was the Emperor often described as a "figurehead" in Japanese Feudalism?

• The Emperor was at the top of the social pyramid and held all the power
• The Emperor technically owned all of the land in Japan
• The Emperor had few real powers in Japan
• The Emperor had complete control of the military 

Which members of the feudal system owned most of the land in Feudal Japan?

• Samurai
• Shoguns
• Daimyos 
• Artisans 

Why were merchants considered to be less important than Farmers and Artisans?

• Merchants were considered leaches who refused to pay higher tax rates
• Merchants were considered lazy and profited off the labor/efforts of others 
• Merchants were considered snakes that regularly rebelled against the Samurai 
• Merchants were considered rabbits and reproduced too quickly 

Which members of the social hierarchy were considered members of the warrior class in Feudal Japan?

• Shogun
• Artisans
• Daimyos
• Samurai 

What was the name of the code of conduct  practiced by the warrior class in Feudal Japan?

• The Code of Chivalry 
• The Bushido Code 
• The Eight Virtues 
• The Way of the Warrior 

What was the main obligation of a samurai?

• defend the peasants
• conquer lands
• defend the daimyo
• manage the land

Where is Japan located?

• 17
• 26
• 28
• 25

What are two geographic features of Japan?

• Mountains and deserts
• Mountains and volcanoes
• Rivers and lakes
• Rivers and plains

Which characteristics were promoted by the bushido code?

• simplicity, harmony, and balance

• meditation and simplicity

• loyalty, bravery, and honor

• simplicity, understatement, and grace