Medieval Japan Quiz

What was the primary role of Samurai warriors in medieval Japan?

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Warriors

• Artisans

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Which term describes the military dictator of Japan during the feudal era?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Samurai

• Daimyo

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What role did Prince Shotoku play in the establishment of Buddhism in Japan?

• He was a critic of Buddhism.

• He supported the spread of Buddhism.

• He was indifferent to religious matters.

• He opposed any foreign religious influences.

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Which of the following was NOT a class in the Japanese feudal system?

• Samurai

• Peasants

• Artisans

• Knights

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What role did the Daimyo play in the Japanese feudal system?

• They served as religious leaders.

• They were peasant farmers.

• They were local lords who controlled land.

• They were responsible for education.

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What was the primary duty of a Samurai under the Bushido code?

• To gain wealth and power.

• To protect and serve their lord with loyalty and honor.

• To engage in trade.

• To farm the land.

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What was the primary economic activity of peasants in the Japanese feudal system?

• Trading silk

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Shipbuilding

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Which period in Japanese history was marked by the rule of the Shoguns?

• Nara period

• Heian period

• Kamakura period

• Meiji period

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How did the Shogunate system affect the power of the Japanese Emperor?

• It significantly increased the Emperor's power.

• It had no effect on the Emperor's power.

• It reduced the Emperor's power, making him a figurehead.

• It abolished the position of the Emperor.

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What role did the Samurai's mastery of martial arts play in feudal Japan?

• It was primarily for entertainment.

• It helped in the enforcement of laws.

• It was crucial in protecting their lords' territories.

• It was discouraged by the Shogunate.

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