7.11 Japanese Feudal System & Samurai

What was the role of the samurai in the Japanese feudal system?

• to act as a national military to defend against foreigners

• to protect the lands of the daimyo

• to build farms and harvest crops

• to select political leaders from the community

The Shogun came to power during which period of Japanese history?

• Heian

• Nara

• Samurai

• Shinto

Which social group was responsible for defending farmlands during the feudal period in Japan?

• daimyo

• the dads

• samurai

• shogun

What was the role of the samurai during the feudal period of Japan?

• to trade with foreign countries

• to defend the shogun's lands

• to increase the followers of the daimyo's religions

• to explore new lands

What role did the shogun play in Japan during the 12th century?

• traded goods

• created art

• They controlled governments.

• They led universities.

What was the role of samurai in 12th century Japan?

• to protect lands controlled by nobles

• to farm lands owned by the monarchy

• to buy and trade goods at the open market

• to educate young citizens

Which group of people maintained military and political power during the feudal period of Japanese history?

• emperors

• monks

• samurai

• shogun

Which group on the social hierarchy had the highest number of people?

• Peasants and Merchants

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

In Japanese feudalism, what occupations generally held high positions with the most power in society?

• artists

• military leaders

• merchants

• affluent traders

In Japanese feudalism, what occupations generally held the least amount of power in society?

• artists

• jousters

• merchants

• affluent traders