Lesson 3 - The rise of the Shogun

Question 1

Who are some key people?

Answer 1

• Daimyo = the lords or nobles who were sent to manage the provinces (land)
• Bushi (warriors) = guards the daimyo had for protection
• Samurai (retainers: people owing service) = served as guards for the daimyo

Question 2

What does the social hierarchy look like?

Answer 2

1. emperor - had the real power
2. daimyos + shoguns - wealthy landowner / acutal ruler of Japan
3. samurai warriors - Japan’s warriors
4. peasants & artisians - largest class
5. merchants - produced nothing on their own

Question 3

What are 3 things that happened from 1185 - 1603 in order?

Answer 3

1. Kamakura
2. Mongols
3. Muromachi / Ashikaga