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How did Minamoto no Yoritomo establish the feudal system in Japan during the Kamakura Shogunate?
How did Minamoto no Yoritomo establish the feudal system in Japan during the Kamakura Shogunate?
- Through a series of trade agreements with neighboring countries, generating enough wealth to buy land for his vassals.
- By abolishing the military and focusing on economic development, which led to a redistribution of wealth.
- Through military alliances and rewarding his supporters with properties, consolidating his power as the first shogun. (correct)
- By implementing democratic reforms that distributed land equally among the peasant population.
What was the primary source of power for the shogun during the Kamakura Shogunate?
What was the primary source of power for the shogun during the Kamakura Shogunate?
- The Shogun's power was based on a council of elected officials who represented the interests of the common people.
- The shogun gained power through religious authority, claiming divine right to rule over Japan.
- The shogun's power came from a hierarchical system of vassals who provided support in exchange for land. (correct)
- The shogun's authority was derived from the direct endorsement and approval of the Emperor.
Despite the theoretical structure of the lord-vassal system in feudal Japan, what was its main practical consequence?
Despite the theoretical structure of the lord-vassal system in feudal Japan, what was its main practical consequence?
- It created a centralized government that effectively resolved disputes and maintained social order across all regions.
- It fostered a highly militaristic culture, resulting in frequent wars and instability as vassals vied for power. (correct)
- It led to a period of prolonged peace and economic prosperity due to the efficient management of resources.
- It encouraged cultural exchange with neighboring countries, leading to advancements in art and technology.
What role did peasants play in the feudal system established during the Kamakura Shogunate?
What role did peasants play in the feudal system established during the Kamakura Shogunate?
During the Kamakura Shogunate, while the Emperor remained in place, what was his actual role in governing Japan?
During the Kamakura Shogunate, while the Emperor remained in place, what was his actual role in governing Japan?
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What is a Shogun?
What is a Shogun?
A military governor who ruled Japan during the Kamakura period.
What is Feudalism?
What is Feudalism?
A system where lords gain power by owning land worked by peasants.
Who are Vassals?
Who are Vassals?
Supporters who gave military support to the Shogun in exchange for land.
What is a Figurehead?
What is a Figurehead?
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Who was Minamoto no Yoritomo?
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Study Notes
- Japanese culture changed drastically during the Kamakura Shogunate
- During this period Japan was ruled by a military governor called the shogun.
- The emperor was just a figurehead.
- The shogun had the real power.
- The shogun's power came from a series of vassals who gave their support in exchange for land.
- The vassals ruled over these lands as lesser lords.
- The vassals used peasant labor to build up their own fortunes.
- The system of lords building power by owning land that is worked by peasants is called feudalism.
- The shogun repaid supporters with properties.
- The feudal system in Japan was started by Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun.
- Minamoto used military alliances to take control of Japan.
- The lord-vassal system created a highly militaristic culture in Japan
- The lord-vassal system started an era of war and instability.
- Lesser vassals fought for control, and when they became powerful enough, they fought the shogun.
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The Kamakura Shogunate brought drastic changes to Japanese culture. During this period, Japan was ruled by a shogun, with the emperor as a figurehead. The feudal system, initiated by Minamoto no Yoritomo, created a militaristic culture marked by war and instability as vassals vied for power.
