TOKUGAWA IEYASU - shogun of Japan - IT'S HISTORY

The video explores the life and influence of Ieyasu Tokugawa, a pivotal figure in Japanese history. It covers his early life, rise to power, and the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate, which marked the Edo period. The video also explains the role of the shogun and the significant events leading to Tokugawa's dominance, including alliances and battles. The shogunate's impact on Japan's isolation and the eventual transition to the Meiji Restoration are highlighted.

What was the primary role of the shogun in Japan during the Edo period?

• To act as a foreign ambassador

• To hold lifetime power and reduce the emperor's role

• To command the imperial army temporarily

• To serve as a ceremonial figurehead

Which clan did Ieyasu Tokugawa's family initially support?

• Minamoto clan

• Mikawa clan

• Oda clan

• Imagawa clan

At what age did Ieyasu Tokugawa command his first battle?

• Fourteen years old

• Twelve years old

• Sixteen years old

• Six years old

Who was the leader of the Oda clan that formed an alliance with Ieyasu Tokugawa?

• Hideyoshi Toyotomi

• Nobunaga Oda

• Hanzo Hattori

• Akechi Mitsuhide

What significant event marked the end of the conflict between the two camps in Japan?

• The capture of Kyoto

• The Siege of Terabe Castle

• The Battle of Sekigahara

• The Meiji Restoration