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What was the beginning of Japanese feudalism?
What was the beginning of Japanese feudalism?
Giving ownership of land to noble families to govern under the Emperor's rule.
What were the first clans in the Amato controlled territories called?
What were the first clans in the Amato controlled territories called?
Fuji clans.
How did the Amato maintain control over distant lands?
How did the Amato maintain control over distant lands?
By giving ownership of the land to noble families.
What did the noble families do in the provinces they governed?
What did the noble families do in the provinces they governed?
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What region did the Asian settlers establish a home in ancient Japan?
What region did the Asian settlers establish a home in ancient Japan?
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Study Notes
Origins of Japanese Feudalism
- Japanese feudalism began with the Taika Reform of 645 CE, which established a centralized imperial government and a feudal system of governance.
Early Clans and Territories
- The first clans in the Amato-controlled territories were known as the uji, which were kinship groups that controlled large territories.
- The Amato clans eventually became known as the Fujiwara clan, which dominated Japanese politics and government for over four centuries.
Maintenance of Control
- The Amato maintained control over distant lands through a system of governors and administrators, who were appointed by the central government and responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining order in the provinces.
Role of Noble Families
- Noble families in the provinces they governed were responsible for maintaining order, collecting taxes, and providing military service to the central government.
Ancient Japanese Settlement
- Asian settlers established a home in the Yamato region of ancient Japan, which is located in the southwestern part of Honshu Island.
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Test your knowledge on the rise of ancient Japan and the challenges faced by the Amato Court in this quiz. Explore the conquests and achievements of the Asian settlers who established a home in the Yamato region and became a powerful country ruled by the divine Emperor.
