The Rise of the Samurai From the text Japanese Feudalism

What was the main reason for the erosion of central power during the Heian period?

• The capital of Heian was too far from other regions.

• The central government failed to provide a strong army.

• The samurai refused to follow the Bushido code.

• Landowners did not want to sell their land.

What did landowners exchange for military service from private warriors?

• Money

• Food supplies

• Areas of land

• Political power

Who were the warriors that landowners began to commission for their service?

• Knights

• Samurai

• Mercenaries

• Gladiators

What code did the samurai live by?

• Chivalry

• Bushido

• The Art of War

• The Code of Conduct

According to the Bushido code, what were samurai expected to demonstrate in battle?

• Stealth and cunning

• Tremendous courage and willingness to die honorably

• Loyalty to the emperor

• Mastery of multiple languages