Japanese Feudalism

Place the five levels of Japanese Feudalism in their correct order from top to bottom.

a

b

c

d

e

Noble

Lord

Samurai

Peasant

President

Daimyo

King

Knight

Emperor

Shogun

Who actually controls power and runs the government in Japanese Feudalism?

• The Shogun

• The Emperor

• The Samurai

• The Daimyo

• The Peasants

The Japanese religion of ________ stated that the emperor is a representative of the gods and that they chose him to sit on the throne of Japan.

In ancient Japan, what did the people below the emperor call him behind his back to mock the fact that the shogun was actually in charge?

In Japanese Feudalism, the ​ (a)   was at the top of the Pyramid. However the ​ (b)   actually held the power. The emperor was mocked for his lack of power, they called him a ​ (c)   behind his back.

• Emperor
• Shogun
• puppet ruler
• King
• Samurai
• Peasants
• Knight
• representative of the gods

In Feudal Japan the ​ (a)   is a member of the ​ (b)   class appointed by the ​ (c)   . The Shogun actually has power, the Emperor is just a puppet ruler.

• daimyo
• Emperor
• Shogun
• Peasant
• Samurai
• Knights
• Serfs

In Feudal Japan the ​ Shogun is a member of the ​ daimyo class appointed by the ​ Empe​ror. The ​ (a)   actually has power, the ​ (b)   is just a ​ (c)   .

• Peasant
• Samurai
• Knights
• Serfs
• Shogun
• Emperor
• puppet ruler
• diplomat

This term means "military government" and represents the Shoguns power over the country.

• Bakufu

• Feudal System
• Shogun Council
• Samurai Code
• Daimyo

This term means "military government" and represents the Shoguns power over the country.

What are the two ways a shogun may be chosen by the emperor? (Pick Two)

• Random lottery selection
• Selection through popular vote
• Some the emperor things they can trust

• Election by the council
• Someone who intimidates the emperor