Shogunate Japan Flashcards
(26 cards)
What was the highest social class in shogunate Japan?
The samurai class.
True or False: The emperor held real political power during the shogunate period.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ were the ruling military class during the shogunate.
samurai.
What role did the shogun play in Japanese society?
The shogun was the military leader and de facto ruler of Japan.
Who were the daimyō in the social structure of shogunate Japan?
Daimyō were powerful feudal lords who controlled land and samurai.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a social class in shogunate Japan? A) Samurai B) Peasants C) Merchants D) Nobles
D) Nobles.
What was the primary occupation of the majority of people in shogunate Japan?
Agriculture.
True or False: Merchants were considered a high-ranking class in shogunate Japan.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ were skilled warriors who served the daimyō.
samurai.
What was the role of the peasants in shogunate Japan?
Peasants were responsible for farming and providing food.
Multiple choice: Which class had the least social prestige in shogunate Japan? A) Samurai B) Farmers C) Merchants D) Artisans
C) Merchants.
What was the significance of the bushidō code for samurai?
Bushidō was the moral code governing samurai behavior and ethics.
True or False: The role of women in shogunate Japan was primarily focused on household duties.
True.
Fill in the blank: The __________ were artisans who created goods and crafts.
artisans.
What was the social status of the outcasts in shogunate Japan?
They were considered untouchables and were marginalized.
Multiple choice: Who had authority over the samurai? A) The emperor B) The shogun C) The daimyō D) All of the above
C) The daimyō.
What was the role of the merchant class in shogunate Japan?
Merchants engaged in trade but were looked down upon socially.
True or False: The shogunate system allowed for social mobility.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ were responsible for maintaining order and enforcing the shogun’s laws.
samurai.
What was the role of the emperor in the shogunate system?
The emperor was a figurehead with no real power.
Multiple choice: Which class was primarily involved in trade and commerce? A) Samurai B) Peasants C) Merchants D) Artisans
C) Merchants.
What was the impact of the social hierarchy on daily life in shogunate Japan?
It dictated people’s roles, rights, and interactions.
True or False: Samurai were allowed to engage in trade.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ class included farmers, fishers, and laborers.
peasant.
