Feudalism in Medieval Japan Quiz

When did feudalism develop in medieval Japan?

• Mid 15th century

• Early 14th century

• Late 12th century

• Early 17th century

What was the role of feudalism in Japan?

• To develop a strong navy

• To promote trade and commerce

• To establish a centralized government

• To distribute power and land locally

What was Japan's feudal structure based on?

• Religious institutions managing land

• Foreign invaders controlling territories

• Emperor distributing land to peasants

• Shogun giving land to his followers

Who were the jito in the feudal system?

• Appointed stewards managing estates

• Religious leaders overseeing land distribution

• Foreign diplomats negotiating treaties

• Peasants working on the farms

What was one of the weaknesses of the feudal system in Japan?

• Dependence on locals for income

• Strong central government control

• Unified state with no local autonomy

• Equal distribution of land among vassals

What was the consequence of the social and administrative upheaval in Japan?

• Japan became a patchwork of feudal estates

• Japan became a leader in technological innovation

• Japan became a unified and centralized state

• Japan became a hub for international trade

Who finally put the daimyo in their place in Japan?

• Tokugawa Shogunate

• Oda Nobunaga

• Minamoto no Yoritomo

• Mongol invaders

What was the phenomenon of new rulers overthrowing the established order called?

• Shugo

• Ikkō-ikki

• Bushido

• Gekokujo

What was the main source of government in medieval Japan?

• Foreign ambassadors

• Shoguns or military dictators

• Emperor and imperial court

• Religious leaders

What was the main instigator of feudalism in Japan?

• Oda Nobunaga

• Minamoto no Yoritomo

• Ashikaga Takauji

• Tokugawa Ieyasu