Feudal Japan Quiz

What was the social structure of Feudal Japan?

• Democratic system with equal rights for all citizens

• Hierarchical system with the Emperor at the top, followed by the Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, and then the peasants and artisans

• Anarchic system with no clear social hierarchy

• Monarchical system with the Shogun as the highest authority

Who were the samurai and what was their role in Feudal Japan?

• Highly skilled warriors who served their lords and played a significant role in military and political affairs.

• Farmers who worked the land and had no involvement in military or political affairs

• Artisans who created goods and had no involvement in military or political affairs

• Merchants who controlled the economy and had no involvement in military or political affairs

What was the role of the shogun in Feudal Japan?

• Military dictator

• Religious leader

• Economic advisor

• Artisan

What was the significance of the Code of Bushido in Feudal Japan?

• It was a religious text followed by the peasants in Feudal Japan.

• It was a form of currency in Feudal Japan.

• It was a type of martial arts practiced by the samurai.

• It emphasized ethical principles for the samurai class.

What were the main characteristics of the economy in Feudal Japan?

• Centralized government control and planned economy

• Nomadic lifestyle and hunting-gathering economy

• Industrial revolution and technological advancements

• A system of land ownership and taxation, reliance on agriculture, and use of currency and trade

What was the role of the daimyo in Feudal Japan?

• Responsible for governing their territories and maintaining order

• Leading religious ceremonies and rituals

• Managing trade relations with other countries

• Training and leading the samurai warriors

How did the geography of Japan impact the development of Feudal Japan?

• The geography of Japan led to the development of a centralized government in Feudal Japan

• The geography of Japan had no impact on the development of Feudal Japan

• The geography of Japan led to the development of decentralized feudalism

• The geography of Japan caused Feudal Japan to have a strong navy instead of a feudal system

What were the main features of the culture and arts in Feudal Japan?

• Influence of Roman architecture, Greek mythology, Renaissance art

• Influence of Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan rituals, African tribal dances

• Influence of Viking sagas, European opera, Baroque music

• Influence of Zen Buddhism, tea ceremonies, Noh and Kabuki theater, traditional Japanese arts

What were the main causes for the decline of Feudal Japan?

• Internal conflict, economic hardship, and the arrival of Western powers

• Foreign aid, military strength, and cultural prosperity

• Natural disasters, technological advancement, and political stability

• Peaceful relations, agricultural growth, and social harmony

What were the major events that led to the end of the Feudal era in Japan?

• Meiji Restoration and abolishment of the samurai class

• Invention of gunpowder

• Introduction of the Shogunate system

• Rise of the feudal lords