Social Structure
Who is the military leader that holds real power in Shogunate Japan?
The Shogun
What was the role of Samurai in Shogunate Japan?
Warrior class - loyal to and serve Daimyo
How did Tokugawa Ieyasu become Shogun?
He had to win a war and unite Japan (Warring States Period).
What is the role of peasants in Shogunate Japan?
To farm the land and provide food for their province
What was the warrior code of conduct called?
Bushido
How did 200 years of isolation effect Japan?
Japanese culture flourished but fell behind the rest of the world technologically
Who are the wealthy lords that own land and private armies of Samurai?
The Daimyo
What were the 7 principles of the samurai?
Loyalty, courage, honour, honesty, compassion, self-discipline, respect
Why did Tokugawa Ieyasu not trust Chirstian Missionaries?
They were converting Japanese to Christianity, meaning they were loyal to the Pope and not the Shogun.
What do peasants get in return for farming the land?
Protection from the Samurai
What were the two main religions in Japan?
Shinto and Buddhism
Why did the Shogun limit foreign trade?
Foreign traders were providing weapons (guns) to the Daimyo, making their armies to powerful.
What do Daimyos get in return for being loyal to the Shogun?
Allowed to rule over an area of land
What weapon was introduced by Portuguese traders that changed Samurai warfare?
Flint lock gun
Why did Daimyo start losing faith in the Shogun?
He let Americans (foreigners) trade at Japanese Ports