Japan and Mongolia

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What impact did the typhoon have on Kublai Khan's invasion of Japan?

  • It facilitated a swift Mongol victory, leading to Japan's subjugation.
  • It had no significant impact, as the Japanese samurai effectively repelled the invasion.
  • It severely hindered the Mongol forces, contributing to their defeat. (correct)
  • It diverted the Mongol fleet to Korea, sparing Japan from any conflict.

How did the samurai's loyalty to the Daimyo function within the structure of feudal Japan?

  • Samurai offered military service to the Daimyo in exchange for guaranteed social mobility and wealth.
  • Samurai were bound by the Bushido code to serve the Emperor directly, bypassing the Daimyo.
  • Samurai operated independently of the Daimyo, focusing solely on protecting peasant villages from bandits.
  • Samurai pledged allegiance and military service to the Daimyo in return for land and provisions. (correct)

What distinguished Minamoto Yoritomo's role in Japanese history?

  • He was a renowned artist who influenced the Heian period.
  • He was the last emperor of Japan before the shogunate.
  • He was the first shogun establishing a military government. (correct)
  • He was a prominent Buddhist monk who advised the imperial court.

Why were merchants considered the lowest class in feudal Japan, despite their economic activities?

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What was the most significant impact of Oda Nobunaga's efforts during the reunification of Japan?

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What principles formed the core of the Bushido code followed by the samurai class?

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What role did typhoons play in Japan's defense against foreign invasions?

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How did nobles leverage the imperial family to gain influence during ancient Japan?

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What key characteristic defined the Bushido code, providing a moral compass for samurai?

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Which leaders played a crucial role in unifying Japan after a prolonged period of conflict?

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What fundamental role did peasants fulfill within the social structure of feudal Japan?

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What essential function did artisans serve in the society and economy of feudal Japan?

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How did influences from China impact the cultural development of Japan?

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Which of the following were ways nobles gained power in ancient Japan? (Select all that apply)

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What are characteristics of Bushido? (Select all that apply)

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Which leaders helped reunite Japan? (Select all that apply)

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In the Japanese class system, what were the roles of the peasants? (Select all that apply)

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What did the artisans do in feudal Japan? (Select all that apply)

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What cultural influences came from China? (Select all that apply)

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What was one result of Kublai Khan’s attempted invasion?

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Flashcards

Japanese Islands

Japan consists of four primary islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Yamato Clan Beliefs

The Yamato clan believed their rulers possessed divine powers, strengthening their authority.

Divine Wind

A typhoon, often referred to as a 'divine wind' or kamikaze, played a crucial role in repelling Kublai Khan's invasion attempts.

Samurai Loyalty

Samurai warriors pledged their loyalty and service to the Daimyo in exchange for land and resources.

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First Shogun

Minamoto Yoritomo was the first shogun, establishing a military government that would rule Japan for centuries.

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Merchant Status

Merchants held a relatively low social status in feudal Japan due to the Confucian emphasis on agriculture and the perception that they did not produce anything of value themselves.

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Tokugawa Shogunate

Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Tokugawa Shogunate, ushering in a long period of peace and stability in Japan.

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Oda Nobunaga's Unification

Oda Nobunaga made significant strides in unifying Japan, but he did not achieve complete control before his assassination.

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Bushido Code

The Bushido code was a moral code emphasizing honor, loyalty, and bravery, guiding the behavior and expectations of samurai.

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Divine Power Example

A typhoon was viewed as an example of divine power that protected Japan from Kublai Khan's invasion.

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Result of Kublai Khan's Invasion

Kublai Khan's attempted invasion led to feudalism rising due to the economic strain and debt that resulted from preparing for and repelling the invasion.

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Heian Period Power

During the Heian period, powerful nobles gained significant influence and control over the imperial court.

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Pre-Daimyo Rulers

Before the Daimyo rose to power, the Fujiwara clan held considerable influence in Japan's government.

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Noble Power Acquisition

Nobles in ancient Japan gained power by marrying into the imperial family and acquiring tax-free land.

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Bushido Characteristics

Key characteristics of Bushido include loyalty, bravery, and honor.

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Leaders of Reunification

Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu were instrumental leaders in reunifying Japan after a period of conflict.

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Role of Peasants

Peasants in the Japanese class system were responsible for working farms, providing food, and supporting the needs of the samurai class.

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Role of Artisans

The artisans primarily built and repaired buildings.

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Chinese Influences

Cultural influences from China included the Taika Reforms and the adoption of a written language.

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Study Notes

  • This is a quiz about Japan and Mongolia. It includes True/False and Multiple Choice questions ("select all that apply").

True or False

  • Japan consists of four main islands (True).
  • The Yamato clan believed their ruler had divine powers (False).
  • A typhoon aided Japan in defense against Kublai Khan’s invasion (True).
  • The Fujiwara clan's rule in Japan lasted over 500 years (False).
  • Samurai pledged loyalty to the Daimyo for land (True).
  • Minamoto Yoritomo was the first shogun (True).
  • Merchants were not the most respected class in feudal Japan (False).
  • Tokugawa Ieyasu’s dynasty was called the Tokugawa Shogunate (True).
  • Oda Nobunaga did not win control of all of Japan (False).
  • The Bushido code emphasized honor, loyalty, and bravery (True).

Multiple Choice

  • A typhoon was deemed an example of divine power that saved Japan.
  • Feudalism rose due to debt as a result of Kublai Khan’s attempted invasion.
  • Nobles gained power during the Heian period.
  • The Fujiwara clan ruled Japan before the Daimyo gained power.

Select All That Apply

  • Nobles gained power in ancient Japan by marrying into the imperial family and gaining tax-free land.
  • Bushido characteristics include loyalty, bravery, and honor.
  • Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu helped reunite Japan.
  • In the Japanese class system, the peasants worked farms and served samurai needs.
  • Artisans in feudal Japan built and repaired buildings.
  • Cultural influences from China include the Taika Reforms and the written language.

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