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How were European and Japanese societies similar in the Middle Ages?
They created a system of feudalism in which land was exchanged for service and protection
They created representative democracies in which common citizens elected leaders
They created direct democracies in which citizens had the power to vote on specific laws
They created forms of government in which religion determined the law
Who was the figurehead of power in Japanese society?
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
Why was the emperor considered to be a "figurehead" of power?
The emperor was in a position of power, but did not actually rule
The emperor had complete power in Japanese society
The emperor was the leader of the Japanese army
The emperor was the at the top of feudal society in Japan
Who was the military general that ruled in Japan in the Emperor's name?
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
These were powerful lords that lead armies of samurai in Japan.
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
These were trained warriors served their lords in Japan.
Emperors
Shoguns
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
These were the poorer farmers and craftsmen in Japan that provided food and service but had little to no power.
Emperors
Shoguns
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
In feudal society, a person's social rank was determined primarily by which of the following choices?
Birth
Education and training
Marriage
Individual Abilities
Which choices describes a minor difference between European and Japanese Feudalism?
European was more economic and Japanese was more militaristic
European depended more heavily on peasant labor
They both created a strong military classes
Japan had a weaker central government
In Europe, the Kings and Nobles were the primary lords and the Knights were their vassals. In Japan, which social groups took these roles?
Shoguns were the primary lords and Daimyo were their vassals
The Emperor was the greatest lord and the Shoguns were his vassals
The Daimyo were powerful lords and the Samurai were their vassals
The Samurai were lords and the peasants were their vassals
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