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

In feudal society, a person's social rank was determined primarily by which of the following choices?

• Birth

• Education and training

• Marriage

• Individual Abilities

What was the MOST powerful position in the Japanese Feudal system?

• The Emperor
• The Shogun
• The Diamyo
• The Samurai 

Why were merchants considered to be less important than Farmers and Artisans?

• Merchants were considered leaches who refused to pay higher tax rates
• Merchants were considered lazy and profited off the labor/efforts of others 
• Merchants were considered snakes that regularly rebelled against the Samurai 
• Merchants were considered rabbits and reproduced too quickly 

Which members of the social hierarchy were considered to be the least important people in Feudal Japan? 

• Merchants
• Artisans 
• Peasants
• Farmers