Medieval Japan Worksheet
Explore the history, culture, and social structure of Medieval Japan with this engaging worksheet for 8th graders.
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Medieval Japan: A Journey Through Time
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What was the primary code of conduct followed by the samurai?
The Ten Commandments
The Code of Chivalry
Bushido
The Magna Carta
2. Which of the following best describes the role of the Emperor during much of Medieval Japan?
He held all political and military power.
He was a religious and symbolic figurehead.
He was the leader of the samurai.
He commanded the navy.
3. The military leader who held real power in feudal Japan was known as the .
4. is a religion that greatly influenced Japanese culture during the medieval period, emphasizing meditation and self-discipline.
5. Explain the feudal system in Medieval Japan and identify the different social classes within it.
6. The samurai were a warrior class who followed a strict moral code.
True
False
7. The capital of Japan remained in Kyoto throughout the entire medieval period.
True
False
8. Observe the image of a Japanese pagoda below. What does this architectural style suggest about the cultural influences in Medieval Japan?
