Medieval Europe and Japan Review

Which group of people served samurai warriors in exchange for protection during Japanese feudalism?

• Merchants

• Peasants

• Daimyo

• Ronin

 What was the main duty of a daimyo in Japanese feudal society?

• Govern land and warriors

• Serve the emperor directly

• Write poetry

• Lead religious ceremonies

What was the code of conduct followed by samurai warriors during Japanese feudalism called?

• Shintoism

• Zen Buddhism

• Code of Arms

• Bushido

What was the main purpose of the feudal systems in both Japan and Europe?

• To create a hierarchical social structure

• To promote religious diversity

• To encourage economic growth

• To establish a democratic government

The feudal system provided stability by organizing society into a hierarchical structure with clear roles.

• True

• False

The Emperor held the most power in the medieval Japanese feudal structure.

• True

• False

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

• They were the elite, responsible for governing Japan

• They were the warrior class, responsible for military defense

• They were the merchant class who controlled trade

• They were agricultural workers who produced the food supply

How did the development of the shogunate system impact the emperor's power?

• It increased the emperor's power over the country

• It had no significant impact on the emperor's role and influence

• It limited the emperor's political power, moving it to the shogun

• It led to the emperor being kicked out of power

 What socio-political structures did Europe and Japan share during the medieval period?

• Feudal systems and hierarchical structures

• Monarchy and democracy

• Oligarchy and communism

• Feudal systems and democracy

What was the primary source of wealth and power in feudal economies?

• Gold

• Land

• Cash crops

• Knowledge