Japanese Feudalism Vs. European Feudalism

What are the main differences between Japanese and European feudalism as depicted in the diagram?

• Japanese feudalism was more centralized, while European feudalism was more decentralized.

• European feudalism was more centralized, while Japanese feudalism was more decentralized.

• Both Japanese and European feudalism were equally centralized.

• Neither Japanese nor European feudalism had any form of centralization.

Feudalism is described in the passage as:

• a system of political organization prevailing in medieval Europe

• a modern economic theory

• a type of government found in ancient Greece

• a religious movement

In which two major areas did feudalist societies sprout up during medieval times?

• A) Western Europe and Japan

• B) Eastern Europe and China

• C) Western Europe and India

• D) Eastern Europe and Japan

What type of political structure was present in Europe?

• Centralized, military dictatorship

• Multiple states, fragmented; decentralized, competing political entities; multiple loyalties

• Single-party state

• Monarchy

What were Daimyo known as?

• Feudal Lords

• Samurai Warriors

• Shogun

• Emperors

Which of the following is a characteristic of Daimyo?

• Hereditary nobles

• Elected officials

• Foreign diplomats

• Religious leaders

What does the term 'Samurai' mean?

• Warrior

• Servant

• Leader

• Knight

Which form of Buddhism became a favorite among the samurai in Japan?

• Zen

• Zin

• Turko

• Johen

In Japan, who were the peasants protected by?

• Samurai

• Ninjas

• Merchants

• Farmers

In Feudal Europe, what happened to aristocratic women if they managed land?

• They became isolated

• They became nuns and acquired rights

• They were encouraged to fight

• They could inherit and sue.