Japanese Feudalism

Who was the figurehead of power in Japanese society?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

Why was the emperor considered to be a "figurehead" of power?

• The emperor was in a position of power, but did not actually rule

• The emperor had complete power in Japanese society

• The emperor was the leader of the Japanese army

• The emperor was the at the top of feudal society in Japan

Who was the military general that ruled in Japan in the Emperor's name?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

These were powerful lords that lead armies of samurai in Japan.

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

These were trained warriors served their lords in Japan.

• Emperors

• Shoguns

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

These were the poorer farmers and craftsmen in Japan that provided food and service but had little to no power.

• Emperors

• Shoguns

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Peasants

Bushido, "the way of the warrior," represents what?

• the rules of daily behavior followed by samurai.
• The particular fighting style of the samurai.
• The code of loyalty sworn to a peasant..
• the religious rituals performed by samurai.

How did Samurai warriors fight?

• Knives
• Hands to Hand
• Two Swords
• Firearms

Which characteristics were promoted by the bushido code?

• simplicity, harmony, and balance

• meditation and simplicity

• loyalty, bravery, and honor

• simplicity, understatement, and grace

Who were the daimyo?

• hired warriors

• head of a large landowning families

• generals, or rulers over Japan

• people who ruled for a monarch or emperor