Japanese Fuedalism

What was the symbolic role of the emperor in the Japanese feudal system?

The emperor was a spiritual leader descended from the sun goddess, but had little political power.

Who held actual political and military power in Japan's feudal era?

The shogun held actual political and military power.

Daimyo were powerful feudal lords who __________ large territories.

controlled.

What loyalty did daimyo pledge to the shogun, and how stable was it?

Daimyo pledged loyalty to the shogun, but this loyalty was often unstable.

What code did samurai follow, emphasizing values like loyalty and honor?

Bushido.

What was expected of a samurai who was dishonored?

They were expected to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) to restore honor.

The shogunate created a centralized military government called the __________.

bakufu.

What was the most famous shogunate in Japanese history?

Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868).

What policy did the Tokugawa Shogunate enforce to isolate Japan from foreign influence?

Sakoku policy.

Under the Sankin-kotai system, daimyo were required to __________ part-time in the capital (Edo).

live.

What economic impact did the feudal system have on merchants in Japan?

Merchants became wealthy and influential due to increased trade within Japan.

Farmers were respected for producing food but faced heavy taxes to support the __________ and __________ class.

daimyo and samurai.

What event in 1853 forced Japan to open its ports and contributed to the decline of the Tokugawa Shogunate?

The arrival of Commodore Perry's fleet.

By the mid-19th century, pressures from foreign powers and internal challenges weakened the __________ control.

shogunate's.

What led to the decline of feudalism in Japan?

Pressure from foreign powers and internal economic challenges.