Samurai & Bushido
What was the name of the warrior code followed by samurai?
Bushido
What city became the capital of Tokugawa Japan?
Edo
Who was at the top of Japanese society during the Tokugawa period?
The Shogun
Which battle made Tokugawa the most powerful daimyo?
Battle of Sekigahara
Who held real political power during the Tokugawa period?
The Shogun
Name two values that samurai were expected to follow.
Loyalty, honour, obedience, courage, self-control.
Why were daimyo required to spend time in Edo?
So the shogun could monitor and control them.
What social group served daimyo as warriors?
Samurai
In what year did Tokugawa become Shogun?
1603
What was the role of the Emperor during this period?
Mainly ceremonial and religious duties
What was a ronin?
A masterless samurai.
Why were daimyo families required to stay in Edo?
They acted as hostages to ensure daimyo loyalty.
Place these in order, from the highest to the lowest in social standing:
Farmers, Merchants, Samurai
Samurai → Farmers → Merchants
What was Tokugawa's greatest military achievement?
Winning the Battle of Sekigahara.
What was a daimyo?
A powerful land-owning lord.
Why did firearms reduce the importance of samurai skills?
Fighting from a distance made traditional swordsmanship less effective.
Why did Edo experience so many fires?
Buildings were mainly made of wood and paper.
Why were merchants low in the social hierarchy despite becoming wealthy?
They did not produce goods or food.
What government did Tokugawa establish?
Tokugawa Shogunate
What was the Bakufu?
The military government led by the shogun.
Explain one reason for the decline of the samurai.
Guns, long periods of peace, debt to merchants, becoming government officials.
How did the Tokugawa government help maintain peace in Edo Japan? Give at least 2 reasons.
Controlled daimyo, enforced social order, limited conflict and maintained strict laws.
Explain how social class helped maintain stability in Tokugawa Japan.
Everyone had defined roles and movement between classes was limited.
Why is Tokugawa considered historically significant?
Unified Japan and created a stable government that lasted over 250 years.
How did Tokugawa control the daimyo? Give at least 2 examples.
Alternate attendance system, hostages, restrictions on alliances and military power.