Feudalism in Japan and Europe

An archipelago is a

• island nation

• chain of islands

• plateau

• desert

Japan developed independently because

• it is mountainous

• is a chain of islands

• it is separated by seas

• it is a harsh environment

In feudal Japan, who had the most power?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

What was the lowest level of Japanese society?

• Emperor

• Daimyo

• Artisans

• Merchants

Most people in feudal Japan were

• Samurai

• Warriors

• Farmers

• Peasants

Middle Age Civilizations are characterized by the following characteristics...

• Feudalism

• Chivalry

• Religion

• All of these!

Why did feudalism come about?

• Viking Raids

• Fall of Rome

• Development of Christianity

• Crusades

In feudalism a ___________ serves a Lord of a higher rank.

• Vassal

• Peasant

• Untouchable

• Merchant

Who rode on horseback and was considered to be warrior? Select more than one.

• Samurai

• Knight

• Westerners

• Europeans

What is a fief?

• A present

• A vassal

• A piece of land

• A kingdom