Global Japan Final

Benefit of Feudal System in Japan

Safety, self-sufficiency, clear rules, order.

Drawback of Feudal System in Japan

Decentralized system, rigid Social Class System.

Feudalism and Trade

Wondering about its impact on trade and exposure to other countries.

Most powerful position in Japanese feudal society

The shogun because he controlled the military.

Shogun's dilemma

Whether to honor the ronin for loyalty or punish them for violating bushido.

Shogun's decision

Order their deaths for violating samurai values.

Impact of 47 Ronin

Loyalty, honor, social structure, patience in feudal Japanese culture.

Japan's geography and interaction with outsiders

Discourages due to distance, but encourages for resources.

Japan's response to outsiders

Welcomed goods, resisted Christianity.

Tokugawa's Act of Seclusion

Messages to Europeans and Japanese, enforcement methods.

Impact of Absolutism on Japan

Negative due to restrictions on Christianity and trade.

Impact on Social Classes under Absolutism

Daimyo, Samurai, Peasants & Artisans, Merchants, Women, Children.

Tokugawa's policy of isolation

Claiming it was wise for peace, prosperity, and arts in Japan.

Samurai Transition

The shift of Samurai from warriors to individuals leading peaceful lives, engaging in ceremonies and theater.

Rice Farming Impact

Rice cultivation led to increased education and wealth among merchants and peasants in Japan.