A "Ruler"
What is a regent?
Someone who rules for a person who is too young or sick to rule themselves
What is an emperor?
Figurehead, highest social class.
What is a peasant?
Farmers and fishermen 90% of the population
Why was Japan’s culture able to grow in isolation for so long?
What are some things the Fujiwara Clan did to gain power?
-daughters marry emperors
-persuaded several emperors to retire
-became the regent of the child
What is a Shogun?
Powerful military leader controlled economic and military power
What is an Artisan?
Craftsmen who made specified items. (blacksmiths, musicians, painters)
What is the code of bushido? Who were samurais the most loyal to?
A strict code that samurai swore to protect and serve their Lord above anyone else including their family!!!
How did different groups in the feudal system depend on one another? Provide two specific examples of roles and responsibilities related to one another in different classes.
Each social class in feudal Japan had a very important role in helping society to function. The emperors were considered the highest class, yet they still were dependent on the peasants in order to have enough to eat. The Samurai were powerful warriors, yet they still were dependent on the Daimyo to give them orders and lead them through conflicts. Each class served a purpose within feudal Japan to help society function at it’s best.
What is a Diamyo?
Warriors who commanded the samurai and governed the land where they lived.
What is a Merchant?
Lowest class. They are seen as having no value because they didn't make or produce anything. They made their money off the work of others, some became quite rich.
In medieval times what would cause a population to grow?
Improvements in farming techniques and trade with other countries.
In feudal Japan, the emperor held little real power while the shogun controlled the military and government. Which statement best explains how this governmental structure affected society?
It gave the samurai and daimyo most political and military influence.
What is a Samurai?
Warriors sworn to fight and serve their daimyo. Followed a strict code of conduct called bushido.
What was it called when armies controlled smaller pieces of land instead of the emperor controlling everything?
The F" word... Feudalism
How do you know when there is an increase on a line graph?
The line is more vertical
Which of the following best describes the role of laws and policies in feudal Japan’s government?
Policies organized society around military service and loyalty.
What is a Ronin?
A samurai who did not have a daimyo.
Who did the wealthy landowners rely on to farm their land?
Peasants
How do you know something is more popular on a pie graph?
The slice is bigger