Feudalism from Readworks

What is feudalism?

• A system of government where power is divided equally among its citizens.

• A system of government where land is exchanged for loyalty and services.

• A system of government based on democratic voting.

• A system of government led by a council of elders.

Which of the following statements is true about Japanese emperors during the time of feudalism?

• They were elected by the people.

• They lived among the peasants.

• They became isolated inside their palace and gardens.

• They had no real power or influence.

During which period did feudalism exist in Japan?

• The Modern Era

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

By what year were the descendants of the Yamato clan firmly established as the rulers of Japan?

• 700 CE

• 800 CE

• 900 CE

• 1000 CE

Where did the emperors of Japan live for more than one thousand years?

• In a palace in Tokyo

• In a palace in Osaka

• In a palace in Kyoto

• In a palace in Nara

What did the rulers of Japan do inside the palace walls?

• They engaged in trade with foreigners

• They strolled in gardens and drank ceremonial tea

• They collected taxes from the people

• They trained in martial arts

What happened as the rich got richer and the poor got poorer in Japan?

• The emperor's tax income increased

• The emperor's tax income remained the same

• The emperor's tax income decreased

• The emperor abolished all taxes

What did ordinary people do when they grew tired of paying high taxes?

• They protested in front of the palace

• They paid more to support the court

• They began to refuse to pay their taxes

• They offered to serve at the emperor's court

What does the painting in the document depict?

• A samurai on horseback

• A landowner during a harvest

• A merchant trading goods

• A peasant seeking protection

What led to landowners becoming more influential over political affairs?

• The establishment of a centralized government

• Peasants seeking protection from landowners

• The decline of the samurai class

• The rise of merchant classes