Watching and Waiting | The Life & Times of Tokugawa Ieyasu

The video explores Japan's fragmented governance, highlighting the power struggles among clans like Matsudaira and Oda. It details Nobunaga's strategic conquest of Kyoto and Hideyoshi's rise to power. Ieyasu's eventual ascendancy leads to Japan's consolidation and isolationist policies, shaping its historical legacy.

What was the political state of Japan when Ieyasu arrived on the scene?

• A colony under foreign rule

• A unified empire under a single ruler

• A collection of mini-states with complex alliances

• A democracy with elected leaders

What advantage did Oda Nobunaga gain by having Ieyasu hold down the fort in Macau?

• He could focus on internal reforms

• He could expand his territory without worrying about his rear

• He could negotiate peace treaties

• He could increase trade with neighboring states

Who was the real first mate of Nobunaga who vowed to avenge his death?

• Magawa

• Matsudaira

• Hideyoshi

• Ieyasu

What significant action did Ieyasu take during his retirement?

• He invaded Korea

• He converted to Christianity

• He built a castle in Edo, which became Tokyo

• He expanded Japan's borders

What policy did Ieyasu implement to prevent foreign influence in Japan?

• He opened Japan to international trade

• He encouraged foreign missionaries

• He isolated Japan from foreign powers

• He formed alliances with European countries