Chapter 62

Question 1

Adalbert:

Answer 1

Northern Italian duke who suffered from Magyar attacks on Italy

Question 2

Kampaku:

Answer 2

A title to the chief advisor to the crown.

Question 3

Ako:

Answer 3

A high-ranking position “Supreme Minister.”

Question 4

Koko:

Answer 4

Heavenly sovereign who weakened Fujiwara power; abdicated in favor of his son, Daigo.

Question 5

Fujiwara no Tadahira:

Answer 5

Mototsune’s son and heir; became Kampaku under Emperor Suzaku.

Question 6

What position did Uda offer to Mototsune in his new administration, and how did Mototsune react to the offer?

Answer 6

Uda offered Mototsune the ceremonial position of Ako, but Mototsune rejected it because it lacked the power he held as Kampaku.

Question 7

Describe the circumstances of Mototsune’s reinstatement as Kampaku. What did Mototsune’s reinstatement prove about the distribution of power in Japan?

Answer 7

Mototsune was reinstated after Uda abdicated and Daigo became emperor, showing the Fujiwara family’s control over power.

Question 8

What major reforms did Uda make before abdicating his throne?

Answer 8

Uda passed reforms to stop noblemen in the outer regions from collecting taxes for the crown and seizing land from peasants.

Question 9

Why did Sugawara no Michizane want to resign from his position in Daigo’s court?

Answer 9

Sugawara wanted to resign because he was uncomfortable dealing with the Fujiwara’s political ambitions and feared a plot against him.

Question 10

Explain the circumstances of Sugawara no Michizane’s exile.

Answer 10

Tokihira had Daigo exile Michizane and his family to Kyushu after denying his resignation.