How was Japanese society organised?

What was the highest level of Japanese society?

• Shogun
• Emperor
• Samurai
• Merchant

What role did the shogun play in feudal Japan?

• A spiritual leader with no real power
  

• A wealthy merchant controlling trade

• A high-ranking peasant

• The commander of the military forces and ruler of the country

Who were the daimyo?

• Warriors who served the emperor directly.
• Peasants who worked the land for the samurai.
• Merchants who controlled trade routes.
• Feudal lords in Japan who governed large estates and had samurai.

What was the main duty of the samurai?

• To collect taxes

• To sell weapons to merchants

• To protect the daimyo and follow the bushido code

• To rule provinces

Which group in society was responsible for farming and fishing?

• Merchants
  

• Samurai

• Outcasts

• Peasants

Why were merchants considered lower in society?

• They were often poor
  

• They were seen as profiting from others' work rather than producing goods themselves
  

• They were mostly foreigners
  

• They refused to follow the emperor

Who were considered outcasts in Japanese society?

• Samurai who lost their masters
  

• Poor farmers who could not pay taxes

• People who worked in impure jobs like butchery and tanning

• Merchants who traded with foreign countries

What was the main feature of feudalism in Japan?

• A strict hierarchy where people remained in their social class

• Frequent wars between all social classes

• Equality among all members of society

• A system where peasants ruled over samurai

What was the primary role of the emperor in feudal Japan?

• To command the military

• To serve as a spiritual figurehead

• To rule alongside the daimyo

• To oversee trade and commerce

What was the bushido code?

• A set of laws governing trade

• A code of conduct for samurai emphasizing loyalty and honor

• A religious text for peasants

• A guide for merchants on how to conduct business