How was society organised at the time of

the Shoguns?PART A: ORGANISATION OF SOCIETY AND WAY OF

LIFE

Reflecting Back

VOCABULARALY QUIZ?

What were key facts leading up to the rule of the Shoguns? What was Shogunate Japan? When did the Shogun’s rule Japan?

Check your Answers

shogun, means ‘commander in chief’; the highest warrior rank emperor, the male ruler of an empire clan, a division of a tribe tracing descent from a common ancestor bakufu, name of the military government established by the shogun feudal system, the political, social and economic organisation of society in which

different classes owed services and obligations historical period, a period of history having a district feature hereditary ruler, a political system in which the position of ruler is handed down

from one generation to the next Daimyo - refers to large feudal land owners who became military leaders to protect

their lands

Feudalism

What does ‘feudalism’ mean? Recall key features of Europe’s feudal system, including how it

affected way of life. With a partner, list 3 features about feudalism on life in Europe or England at this time.

Japanese Feudal System

Using the glossary of terms to help you, create a triangle hierarchy of Shogunate Japan, using the correct titles for each class.

Compare your model to that of the feudal system in medieval Europe.

From your understanding at this point, what similarities' and differences exist?

Use the following sources to draw conclusions about the way of life for significant people and groups: Open IMAGES OF SHOGUNATE JAPAN

Images of Shogunate Japan

Comprehending the pictures

Questions: Make a list of all the different people and groups you can identify in these

pictures. Choose two of the images that show groups of people and explain what these

people are doing. Choose images that show women. Describe what women are doing in these

images. Examine image I. List two things this image shows about Japanese warfare.

They use horses and swords in combat. Choose an image which shows a Japanese recreation activity and explain what

is happening.

Interpreting the Pictures

Questions: Choose an image that indicates there were different social classes in Japanese society and

explain how the image shows this. Choose an image that shows an obviously important person (perhaps a political leader) and

explain why you think this person appears to important.

During Shogunate Japan, society was very hierarchical. To demonstrate this hierarchy, choose four images and arrange them in an order from most important person/group to least important person/group. Justify your decisions.

What new information have you gathered about the social structure and way of life in Shogunate Japan?

Feudal System in Shogunate Japan

Japanese society was a strictly hierarchal society based on a feudal system The feudal system was a system of mutual obligations and responsibilities

where one group owed loyalty and obligations to the groups above it and owed responsibilities to the group below it.

This strictly defined system cam with advantages and disadvantages for various groups and individuals

Certain groups help political powers while other played a role in the economy The feudal system was supported by the main religion in Japan,

Confucianism

Confucianism supporting JFS

Confucianism teaches virtuous and ethical behaviour, emphasising politeness, loyalty, respect for elders and ancestors and care for, respect and obedience top parents.

A central idea of Confucianism is that social harmony comes from individuals and groups recognising their place in the social order and fulfilling their roles in this order.

Discuss your answer with those at your table:How did Confucianism support the Japanese Feudal system?

This is a list of key individuals and groups in Japanese society. Order them 1 to 7 (ascending order)

Peasant farmers provided food for the country. They were the largest class. The emperor came from the most powerful clan, the Yamato, was thought to

be descended from the sun goddess, and was head of state. He had only ceremonial power in bakufu.

Merchants did not make anything but became rich from trading and money lending. The shogun was the military commander and held the real power in Japan in

periods of Shogunate government (bakufu). Daimyo (lit. ‘large private land’) were the local clan lords who ruled local domains. Samurai were warriors who served the daimyo. They were the second

largest group. The wealthiest rode horses, but the majority were foot soldiers. In times of peace, some became bureaucrats.

Artisans were those who made material things and included the master craftsmen such as sword makers and carpenters.

Check your Order: Page 406 – 407 Text

Keeping everyone in their place

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Understanding Social Groups:

In your groups use the source material and your text book to create a presentation about your nominated individual/group.

1. Emperor 2. Shogun 3. Daimyo 4. Samurai

5. Peasant Farmers 6. Artisans 7. Merchants Outcast

Presentations: 10 minutes MUST ANSWER: What role did your individual or group play in society and what duties did

they perform? What other individual or groups in society did your individual/group deal

with? What was the nature of this relationship in the feudal system? To whom did they owe loyalty, obligations or responsibility?

What are three interesting facts about your individual/group? Who were the outcasts and why?

Include text and images.

Presentations – As You Listen

As you listen, complete your table. Presentations will be uploaded to the portal so if you miss anything,

you can check tonight for homework.

Drawing Conclusions:Explain and justify - The feudal structure of society impacted lives.

Explain and justify the role of each individual or group as either: Primarily political, economic, military, or religious/or ceremonial

Homework

Complete the Summary Table – Feudal Society in Shogunate Japan

Answer Question 3 Page 407 of your text book Work on your Essay Research Notes

REFLECTION on this module:1. Something NEW I learned today is …2. Something that is not really clear to me is ….3. So to clarify I need to ask …..