Unit 2 Common Assessment Study Guide

What was the major difference between feudalism in Europe and Japan? (chart)

• Knights and Samurai had different roles for fighting.

• Peasants in Japan were a larger class than in Europe.

• Japan was ruled by one ruler, while Europe had Kings for each country.

What was a major similarity between feudal Europe and Japan? (chart)

• Religion played a major role in the government, even if they were only figureheads.

• Nobles were the most powerful people in each kingdom.

• Peasants played little to no role in society.

• Shoguns in Japan and Nobles in Europe were both powerful landowners.

What was the reason for the similarities between European and Japanese feudalism?

• The need to trade with countries around the world.

• The strong rule of leaders such as an emperor.

• The need for protection brought on by violent chaos.

• The weak rule of lords and daimyos.

Identify a major difference between the governments of the Maya and the Aztec.

• The Aztec allowed their conquered peoples rights but the Maya did not.

• The Maya were independent city-states while the Aztec had one absolute ruler.

• Human sacrifice played no role in either government.

• The Aztec government was inspired by the Maya.

In what way was the Chinese government under the Tang Dynasty different from the governments of feudal Europe?

• China had a strong central government run by an emperor and bureaucracy.

• China was run by religious leaders.

• China had a weak central government, run by a figurehead ruler.

• China relied on taxes, but the Europeans did not.

Based on the statements below, what was a similarity between European and Mesoamerican governments?

The Mayans were a group of city-states each with their own ruler.

In Europe, many countries developed under their own Kings.

• Both were large united empires.

• Both relied on strong rulers to unite their areas.

• Both used a form of democracy.

• Both developed similar government structures with multiple rulers.

What was a major similarity between the Kingdoms of Europe and the Aztec Empire? (chart)

• Both developed a large peasant class that were enslaved.

• Both had a monarchy supported by strong nobles and lords.

• Both developed a military called Knights to protect the empire.

What primary characteristic of feudalism was shared between the Europeans and the Japanese?

• An exchange of land and protection in return for service to the Lord.

• Absolute devotion to the Emperor/Pope.

• A united government under the Shogun.

Which of the following is the best example of a "figurehead?"

• The Roman Emperor

• Ghengis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• The Emperor of Japan

In what ways did the Magna Carta make the English government different from others around the world?

• Led to the creation of Parliament, an assembly of representatives.

• Made feudalism the law of the land.

• Banned the role of religion in any part of the government.