Japan in the Middle Ages

What was the name for the head clan leader of Japan?

• Shogun

• Emperor

• Samurai

• Daimyo

Japan is an archipelago, which is a group of ______________.

• islands

• mountains

• forests

• lakes

Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?

• The emperor had absolute control of Japan.

• The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly.

• The emperor was seen as a god.

• The emperor was figurehead with limited power while the shogun ruled the empire.

What was the main obligation or job of a samurai?

• defend the nobles

• collect taxes for the emperor

• lead the army in battle

• serve as a merchant

Where is Japan located?

• In East Asia, situated in the Pacific Ocean.

• In Southeast Asia, near the Indian Ocean.

• In Central Asia, bordering Russia.

• In Western Asia, near the Mediterranean Sea.

In Japanese history, the term samurai is MOST associated with the word

• warrior

• noble

• merchant

• peasant

In the Middle Ages Europe and Japan were NOT similar because of ...

• culture

• trade

• politics

• religion

The islands of Japan were protected by the sea from

• invaders

• natural disasters

• trade routes

• foreign diplomacy

In the Middle Ages Europe and Japan were very similar because of ...

• feudalism

• democracy

• capitalism

• socialism

A social, economic, and political system based on loyalty and military service.

• feudalism

• capitalism

• socialism

• mercantilism