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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the position of samurai evolve over time?

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

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