7T Medieval Japan

The importance of loyalty, honor, discipline, in Japanese society today are mainly the result of what influence in Japan's history?

• the Bushido Code
• the teachings of Shinto
• the reforms of Prince Shotoku
• the spread of Chinese Buddhism

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 gain profit from products that they did not produce.

• Merchants were considered traitors who regularly rebelled against the Samurai 

• Merchants were considered thieves of other people's work

Which members of the following is not considered members of the warrior class in Feudal Japan?

• Shogun

• Artisans

• Daimyos

• Samurai 

Which members of the social hierarchy were considered to be the least important people in Feudal Japan? 

• Merchants
• Artisans 
• Peasants
• Farmers 

Which social group would have been expected to adhere to the rules of the Bushido Code?

• Merchants 
• Emperor 
• Daimyo 
• Samurai 

True or False: Farmers were considered to be more important in Feudal Japan than sword makers, boat builders, and tool makers. 

• True
• False 

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