Unit 3: Medieval Europe and Asia 21-22

How did the Samurai serve Japanese society during the shogun period?

• They led local political parties

• They developed regional forms of art

• They protected the lands of their lords

• They created international trade

This chart shows the structure of the feudal system in Europe. Which term best completes the chart?

• Consuls

• Daimyo

• Nobles

• Samurai

Feudalism developed in Europe as a result of what?

• the spread of deadly diseases

• the fall of the Roman Empire

• the decline of the Catholic Church

• the increase of international trade

How did the shogun control Japanese society during the 12th century?

• They studied Christian teachings

• They used their military power to enforce laws

• They farmed crops for the emperor

• They traded with European monarchs

How did the Magna Carta impact English society?

• It prevented the creation of a national military

• It decreased international trade

• It weakened the power of the monarchy

• It banned individual rights

Why did peasants agree to work in the feudal system in Europe?

• They received high pay for joining the military

• They gained protection from their lords

• They were given a voice in the government

• They were allowed to keep all of their crops

How did the daimyo gain power in Japan?

• They rented land from the samurai

• They farmed the land owned by the shogun

• They used the samurai as a military to protect their abilities to govern lands

• They elected one daimyo to become the shogun that led the government

How were the codes of chivalry and bushido similar?

• They both stressed honor, bravery, and loyalty

• They both stressed loyalty to the Emperor

• They both stressed loyalty to women

• They both stressed loyalty to the country rather than the ruler

Which political system was shared by the Europeans during the Middle Ages and later by the Japanese?

• communism

• feudalism

• manorialism

• socialism

Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?

• It was the first document to place limits on the King's power

• It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens

• It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body

• It determined England's physical boundaries