Ancient Egypt and Ancient Japan Social Structure

Which of these facts MOST supports the idea that feudal Japan had a lord-vassal system?

• An emperor served as head of a monarchy.

• Armies wer gathered in preparation for war.

• Landowners provided privileges in return for loyalty.

• Merchants and artisans were of different social classes.

which term refers to a warrior in feudal Japan who had no loyalty to a particular lord?

• daimyo

• ronin

• shogun

• vassal

Which ancient Egyptian practice BEST reflects the rights of women under Egyptian law?

• Women were required to marry.

• Women were not allowed to work outside the home.

• Women had legal control over their children.

• Women were allowed to own property in their own name.

Which value was central to the code of the samurai?

• compassion

• tolerance

• friendship

• loyalty

In feudal Japan, a class structure was created that favored people who produce food and goods.

Based on the information, which of these social classes had the lowest status in feudal Japan?

• fishers

• farmers

• merchants

• craftspeople

Which of these BEST describes the role of the samurai in Japan in the late twelfth century?

• They traded goods.

• They served as warriors.

• They performed religious rituals.

• They created artworks and poetry.

What was the role of scribes in ancient Egypt?

• They planted seeds and harvested grain.

• They fought in military battles.

• They produced writings.

• They made laws.

In feudal Japan, samurai were entitled to punish common people who failed to

• pay taxes.

• harvest crops.

• show respect.

• purchase weapons.

Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?

• They were half men and half gods.

• Caring for the poor was their top priority.

• They consulted with wise advisors before making decisions.

• Job creation was important to all pharaohs so no citizens were unhappy.

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

• a craftsperson who carves a statue that insults the pharaoh

• a foreign diplomat who brings news that displeases the pharaoh

• a government official who is caught stealing money from a temple

• an enemy soldier who is captured in a battle with the army