Civics & Citizenship
What is the name of Australia’s law-making body?
Parliament
Who was at the top of feudal society?
The king
Who was the military ruler of Japan?
Shogun
What is one similarity between knights and samurai?
Both were warriors
Why were castles built on hills?
Defence advantage
What is democracy?
People vote to choose leaders
What was the job of knights?
Fight and protect
What were Japanese warriors called?
Samurai
What system existed in both Europe and Japan?
Feudal system
How did geography affect feudal Japan?
Mountains → isolated regions → powerful local lords
Name one responsibility of Australian citizens
Vote / obey laws / jury duty
What is feudalism?
Land exchanged for loyalty/service
What was the Samurai code of honour called?
Bushido
Give one difference between knights and samurai
Weapons, culture, armour, religion
How did religion influence medieval Europe?
Church shaped beliefs, laws, and power
Why is voting compulsory in Australia?
Ensures participation / fair representation
Why were castles important in medieval Europe?
Defence, control land, show power
Why did the shogun have more power than the emperor?
Controlled the military
Why was loyalty important in BOTH systems?
Maintained order and protection
Why were warriors important in feudal societies?
Maintained power and protected land
Why is separation of powers important?
Prevents one group having too much power
Why did feudalism develop?
Weak central government → need for protection
How did samurai help maintain order?
Enforced laws, protected daimyo, followed Bushido
Which system had more real power in the ruler? Explain
Japan (shogun) or Europe (king) — must justify
How is modern Australia different from feudal systems?
Democracy → people have power, not kings/lords