Social Structure of Feudal Japan

I am loyal. I am allowed to carry a weapon. I am "those who serve". Who am I?

• Emperor

• Samurai

• Artisan

• Peasant

I am powerful. I have my own capital city. I am in charge of Japan's military. Who am I?

• Shogun

• Samurai

• Artisan

• Merchant

I am the lowest class but have wealth. I am given the least respect. I buy and sell things. Who am I?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Peasants

• Merchants

I have the most respect but not really much power. I perform religious ceremonies and have lots of time to pursue my hobbies. Who am I?

• Shogun

• Emperor

• Artisans

• Daimyo

I live a simple life. I work hard. I am given some respect but have no power. Who am I?

• Emperor

• Samurai

• Peasants

• Merchants

As you travel UP the social pyramid, what does NOT INCREASE?

• population size

• wealth

• power

As you travel DOWN the social pyramid, what INCREASES?

• population size

• power

• wealth

BONUS: Japan is an ________________________, which is a group of islands.

• archipelago

• peninsula

• watershed

• fief

BONUS: What are two geographic features of Japan?

• Mountains and deserts

• Mountains and volcanoes

• Rivers and lakes

• Rivers and plains