Rise of the Shogun in 12th Century Japan

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What leadership shift occurred in Japan by the 12th century?

  • Shift to a democratic leadership
  • Shift to a military power (correct)
  • Shift to a religious leadership
  • Shift to an agricultural leadership

What title did the military governor hold in Japan's new political order?

  • Emperor
  • Daimyo
  • Samurai
  • Shogun (correct)

Who was Minamoto no Yoritomo and what did he create in 1185?

  • An emperor; he created the first samurai rank.
  • A merchant; he created the first economic system.
  • A religious leader; he created the first democracy.
  • A warrior; he created the first shogunate. (correct)

What did the term samurai refer to in the 12th century?

<p>Highly-skilled Japanese warriors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the position of samurai evolve over time?

<p>It evolved into a political role (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main role of samurai during the Heian Period?

<p>Protect the lands of nobles from warring clans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first shogun to hold true power and establish the shogunate government in Japan?

<p>Minamoto no Yoritomo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Kamakura Period, what role did the emperor hold in Japan's government?

<p>Figurehead with prestige (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the decline of the samurai class in Japan?

<p>Feudal wars and power struggles among clans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from martial arts, what other subjects were taught to young samurai warriors?

<p>History, poetry, politics, and literature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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