Feudal Japan Review

The landowners, known as __________, hired _________, professional warriors, to protect their land.

• court nobles, daimyo

• daimyo, peasants

• daimyo, samurai

• court nobles, samurai

You're a peasant in feudal Japan. CHOOSE THREE statements that best describe your life.

• You have a lot of freedom while working the daimyo's lands.

• You are controlled by the daimyo with rules and taxes.

• You can make extra money on the side without fear of punishment from the daimyo.

• The daimyo dictates what you grow, eat, drink, wear, and where you live.

• You are taxed on things like female children, windows, and beans.

What code of conduct did the Samurai follow?

• Buddhism

• Bushido

• Chivalry

• Zen Buddhism

Who had the highest rank but least power in feudal Japan?

• Daimyo

• Emperor

• Farmers

• Shoguns

Aiden, Noah, and Ethan are in the era of the samurai! They see samurai protecting someone. Who might that be?

Hint: The protected ones worked the land for protection.

• Court Nobles

• Daimyo

• Peasants

• Samurai

Why did samurai practice Zen Buddhism?

• Did it preach the value of wealth and business?

• Did it teach warriors how to control their bodies and movements?

• Did it preach the value of war and aggression?

• Did it bring wealth to families training as samurai?

What was the primary duty of a samurai in feudal Japan?

• To govern the land?

• To protect the daimyo and his land?

• To trade with other nations?

• To farm and produce food?

Which country is this? (a)  

• China

• Taiwan

• India

• Japan

Due to Japan's lack of farm land, the Japanese relied heavily on a particular food. What is it?

• flour

• rice

• wheat

• sugar

Which culture had a significant influence on Japanese writing, language, and arts?

• Great Britain

• China

• Korea

• Russia