Japanese History Quiz

Who was the actual ruler of Japan during the Shogunate period?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

What role did the Samurai play in Japanese society?

• They were merchants

• They were peasants

• They were warriors

• They were landowners

Which class was considered the lowest in the Shogunate class system because they produced nothing on their own?

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Merchants

• Peasants and artisans

What is the Feudal System?

• A system where the emperor has all the power

• A type of government where people fight or work for a lord and in return receive protection and land

• A democratic system

• A system where merchants rule

Who spent most of their time attending ceremonies, wearing fancy clothes, and attending ceremonies?

• Samurai

• Shogun

• Emperor

• Merchant

Despite their high social status, what was true about the power of the emperors in Feudal Japan?

• They had absolute power

• They had little power

• They were advisors

• They were military leaders

What was the title of the top military commander in Feudal Japan?

• Emperor

• Samurai

• Shogun

• Daimyo

Who were the Daimyo in Feudal Japan?

• Religious leaders who led spiritual ceremonies

• Landholding lords who controlled castles and land

• Traders responsible for economic activities

• Farmers who worked on the land

What could happen if a lower class member such as an artisan or peasant refused to bow to the samurai?

• They were fined

• They were ignored

• Their head could be chopped off

• They were imprisoned

Who was at the top of Japan's social pyramid even though he was not really in charge?

• the king

• the shogun

• the emperor

• the figurehead