Exploring Shogunate Japan's Legacy

What was the primary role of the shogun in the Japanese feudal system?

• To serve as the spiritual leader of Japan

• To act as the military dictator and ruler

• To manage agricultural production

• To oversee trade with foreign nations

Which class was at the top of the Japanese feudal hierarchy?

• Samurai

• Merchants

• Daimyo

• Emperor

What was the Bushido code?

• A set of laws governing trade

• A code of conduct for samurai

• A religious text

• A guide for agricultural practices

Which of the following was a key principle of the Bushido code?

• Wealth accumulation

• Honour and loyalty

• Political power

• Religious devotion

What was the primary aim of the Tokugawa Shogunate's isolationist policies?

• To expand Japanese territory

• To prevent foreign influence and maintain control

• To increase trade with Europe

• To promote cultural exchange

What was a significant economic change in Edo during the Tokugawa period?

• Decline in agricultural production

• Growth of urban centres and commerce

• Decrease in population

• Collapse of the feudal system

Which city became the economic and cultural centre of Japan during the Edo period?

• Kyoto

• Osaka

• Edo (Tokyo)

• Nagasaki

How did Buddhism influence Japanese society during the shogunate period?

• It was banned by the shogunate

• It provided a moral framework and influenced art

• It was only practised by the samurai

• It replaced Shinto as the state religion

What role did Shinto play in the lives of the Japanese people during the shogunate?

• It was a minor religion with little influence

• It was the primary religion, focusing on nature and ancestors

• It was only practised by the emperor

• It was a foreign religion introduced by traders

Which Western country first established trade relations with Japan during the Tokugawa period?

• Spain

• Portugal

• The Netherlands

• England