Feudal Japan Hierarchy Worksheet
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Feudal Japan Social Hierarchy (Detailed)
📚 Part 1: Quick Recap
Use the diagram to answer the questions
🏷️ Part 2: Diagram Labelling
Word Bank: Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Court Nobles, Religious Leaders, Artisans, Merchants, Peasants
Top level: ________________
Second level: ________________
Third level: ________________
Fourth level: ________________
Fifth level: ________________
Sixth level: ________________
Seventh level: ________________
Bottom level: ________________
📋 Part 3: Power & Responsibilities Table (Part 1)
| Group | Main Job | Who They Served/Protected | What They Were Expected to Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shogun | |||
| Daimyo | |||
| Samurai | |||
| Peasants/Farmers |
Feudal Japan Social Hierarchy (Detailed) - Page 2
📋 Part 4: Power & Responsibilities Table (Part 2)
| Group | Main Job | Who They Served/Protected | What They Were Expected to Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisans | |||
| Merchants |
🤔 Part 5: Why Was the Order Like This?
Word Bank: loyalty, protection, land, rice, taxes, warriors, skills, honour, tradition, Buddhism, Shintoism
Because ________________________________________________
This meant that ________________________________________
One reason was _______________________________________
A related idea is ____________________________________
Another important factor was ___________________________
Furthermore, _________________________________________
Overall, ____________________________________________
🔍 Part 6: Source/Diagram Comprehension
🌟 Part 7: Stretch Challenge
Most influential: ________________
Less influential: ________________
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
Teacher/Answer Key
Sample Answers:
Quick Recap: 1) Shogun: Military ruler, controlled all of Japan 2) Daimyo: Regional lords, controlled large areas of land 3) Samurai: Warriors, protected daimyo and their land 4) Peasants: Farmers, produced food for everyone
Labelling: Top to bottom: Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Peasants, Artisans, Merchants
Table Sample: Shogun - Military leadership/Emperor/Make laws and maintain order; Daimyo - Land management/Shogun/Provide samurai and taxes; Samurai - Fighting/Daimyo/Follow bushido code and protect land; Peasants - Farming/Everyone/Produce rice and pay taxes
Comprehension: 1) Shogun had most power as shown at top of pyramid 2) Positioned above all others, larger representation 3) Higher social position generally meant more wealth and land ownership
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