Belief Systems
Identify the two main religions in Medieval Europe
- Christianity
- Islam
Name one class from the Medieval Europe Feudal Pyramid
-Lords/Bishops
-knights and lesser clergy
- Peasants and Serfs
What is the meaning of Ronin
Samurai without a lord
Name the sickness that spread across Medieval Europe and killed 1/3 of the world's population
The Black Death
- When it was made
-Who made it
- Information included
What was the name of the Holy Wars fought between the Muslims and Christians in Medieval times?
The Crusades
Name one class from the Japanese Social Class Pyramid
- Emperor
-Shogun
-Daimyo
- Samurai
- Peasants
-Chonin
Define Seppuku
Ritual Suicide if samurai failed to uphold honour.
What were the streets like in Medieval Europe?
Dirty, muddy, unhygienic with waste
Identify one thing that makes a source limited
- Missing information
- Personal bias/perspective
- Made after the time
Identify the main belief of Shintoism
Believed in worshipping nature spirits.
Name the code that knights would stand by and one characteristic of this code
Chivalry
bravery, strength, and skills for the medieval battlefield
bravery, courtesy, and
honoring women respectfully.
Define Feudalism
The social hierarchy based on ownership of land
What was the role of a peasant in everyday life?
Peasants and artisans were valued for proving vital elements of the economy (selling of
goods and services) mainly food. They dressed simply, partly out of necessity because they
were usually very poor. Their clothes were functional and reflected the muddy rice paddies,
or fishing in the sun.
- Photograph
- artefact from the time
What is the main belief of Zen Buddhism
Believed in seeing the beauty in simple things.
Name the code that Samurai would stand by and one characteristic of this code
- Bushido Code
- Good etiquette
- Studied poetry and fine art
-highly trained warriors
- Skilled sword fighters
- followed Zen Buddhism and meditation
What is the meaning of Trial by Ordeal?
A test to prove whether someone was innocent or guilty
What was life like for a Shogun?
The Shogun was the military leader of
Japan. His position was passed on by his father, and he would pass on this position to his son. He was the
commander of the emperor’s military forces.
Identify an example of a secondary source
- Textbook
- Website
Identify one of the main religions in Medieval Japan starting with C
Confucianism
Believed in the importance of correct behaviour.
Outline the role of the emperor in Japan
Sitting on the top of the social system was the emperor. His position was generally inherited (passed down from his father). He was the head of all Japan. He was in charge of the army and all the resources that were available in Japan. According to mythology (myths and stories) the emperor’s families were direct
descendants from their Gods. Under the shoguns, the emperor did not have the most power. He was just like a figure head of the country.
A castle with two walls providing an extra barrier to attack
What was the role of the Daimyo in everyday life
The Daimyo were the land owners of Japan. They
were allowed to have this land in return for
providing the Shoguns support. Each Daimyo
passed his own laws, gathered taxes and performed
central duties such as military defence or large
building projects.
What does PEEL stand for?
Evidence
Explanation
Link