10 Questions
What leadership shift occurred in Japan by the 12th century?
Shift to a military power
What title did the military governor hold in Japan's new political order?
Shogun
Who was Minamoto no Yoritomo and what did he create in 1185?
A warrior; he created the first shogunate.
What did the term samurai refer to in the 12th century?
Highly-skilled Japanese warriors
How did the position of samurai evolve over time?
It evolved into a political role
What was the main role of samurai during the Heian Period?
Protect the lands of nobles from warring clans
Who was the first shogun to hold true power and establish the shogunate government in Japan?
Minamoto no Yoritomo
During the Kamakura Period, what role did the emperor hold in Japan's government?
Figurehead with prestige
What led to the decline of the samurai class in Japan?
Feudal wars and power struggles among clans
Apart from martial arts, what other subjects were taught to young samurai warriors?
History, poetry, politics, and literature
Explore the emergence of the shogun as a military governor and their significant role in 12th century Japan. Learn about the shift in leadership to a military-based political order and the authority held by the shogun over the country.
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