Japan Feudal

What was the MOST powerful position in the Japanese Feudal hierarchy?

• The Emperor
• The Shogun
• The Diamyo
• The Samurai 

Why was the Emperor often described as a "figurehead" in Japanese Feudalism?

• The Emperor was at the top of the social pyramid
• The Emperor technically owned all of the land in Japan
• The Emperor had few real powers in Japan
• The Emperor had complete control of the military 

Which members of the social hierarchy owned most of the land in Feudal Japan?

• Samurai
• Shoguns
• Daimyos 
• Artisans 

Why were Merchants considered to be less important than Farmers and Artisans?

• Merchants were considered leaches who refused to pay higher tax rates
• Merchants were considered parasites that profited off the labor/efforts of others 
• Merchants were considered snakes that regularly rebelled against the Samurai 
• Merchants were considered rabbits and reproduced too quickly 

Which members of the social hierarchy were considered members of the warrior class in Feudal Japan?

• Shogun
• Artisans
• Daimyos
• Samurai 

Which members of the social hierarchy were considered to be the least important people in Feudal Japan? 

• Merchants
• Artisans 
• Peasants
• Farmers 

What was the name of the code of conduct  practiced by the warrior class in Feudal Japan?

• The Code of Chivalry 
• The Bushido Code 
• The Eight Virtues 
• The Way of the Warrior 

Which social group would have been expected to adhere to the rules of the Bushido Code?

• Merchants 
• Emperor 
• Daimyo 
• Samurai 

Which of the following options was NOT a part of the Bushido Code?

• Justice & Courage 
• Politeness & Mercy 
• Loyalty & Honesty 
• Faith & Charity 

Which of the following options BEST defines the virtue of "Benevolence" from the Bushido Code?

• The tendency to always tell the truth in hard situations 
• The tendency to defeat opponents that are sometimes considered stronger than you
• The tendency to demonstrate mercy, sympathy, and affection towards others
• The tendency to complete tasks that may be too risky or dangerous for most people