Understanding the Shogunate in Japan

The video introduces the 'Japan Under the Shogun' educational resource, highlighting its website features, including embedded videos and worksheets. It covers the historical context of Japan from 1185 to 1868, focusing on the role of the Shogun as military leaders. The video outlines student tasks, such as completing worksheets and vocabulary exercises, and concludes with a prompt to subscribe for updates.

What is the primary purpose of the Japan Under the Shogun website?

• To provide travel guides to Japan

• To offer instructional videos and worksheets for learning

• To sell Japanese cultural artifacts

• To host online gaming tournaments

Which of the following topics is NOT covered in the website's lessons?

• Tokugawa shogunate

• Japanese cuisine

• Social structure

• Geography of ancient Japan

During which period did the shogun rule Japan?

• 1900-2000 CE

• 1000-1100 CE

• 1185-1868 CE

• 1600-1700 CE

Who was the first shogun of Japan?

• Tokugawa Ieyasu

• Minamoto no Yoritomo

• Oda Nobunaga

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

What was the hereditary nature of the shogun's title?

• It was passed down within the family

• It was appointed by the emperor

• It was given to the strongest warrior

• It was elected by the people

Which shogunate is also known as the Edo period?

• Muromachi shogunate

• Tokugawa shogunate

• Ashikaga shogunate

• Kamakura shogunate

What was the role of the shogun in Japan?

• Religious leader

• Military leader

• Economic advisor

• Cultural ambassador

What is the main task for students in Task One?

• To write an essay on the shogun

• To draw a map of medieval Japan

• To complete a worksheet while watching a video

• To create a presentation on Japanese castles

What is the purpose of the vocabulary finder word task?

• To memorize historical dates

• To build a glossary of essential vocabulary

• To practice Japanese calligraphy

• To learn about Japanese cuisine

What should students do if they are learning at home?

• Skip the tasks

• Watch the video without taking notes

• Print the worksheets from the website

• Only read the textbook