Japan Feudalism Flashcard

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Who were the warrior class in feudal Japan?

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samurai

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What was the role of a daimyo in feudal Japan?

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A daimyo was a powerful feudal lord in Japan who controlled a large territory and had their own private armies.

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Who held the highest military and political power in feudal Japan?

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Shogun

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What is the code of honor followed by samurai called?

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Bushido

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What is the term used to describe the social structure in feudal Japan?

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shogunate

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What were the main duties of samurai in feudal Japan? Options: Participate in religious ceremonies, serve as entertainers, engage in political activities; Serve their lord, protect their land, uphold Bushido; Study and practice Zen Buddhism, engage in artistic pursuits, serve as advisors to the emperor; Engage in trade and commerce, practice agriculture, serve as diplomats

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Serve their lord, protect their land, uphold Bushido

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Who were the feudal lords in Japan?

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daimyo

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What is the term used for the military dictator in feudal Japan?

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Shogun

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What does bushido emphasize?

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Code of conduct

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What determined a person's social status in feudal Japan?

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Birth into a specific social class or caste system