During the Heian period, Japan experienced a golden age. That period was followed by civil war. During this time of strife, a powerful warrior class arose—the samurai.Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in Japan in 1185 and, by 1192, had taken the title of shogun, or commander-in-chief. Yoritomo did not replace the emperor, but he did set up a military government with its own capital in the city of Kamakura. While the imperial court remained in Heian-kyo, emperors played an increasingly less important role in the government of Japan.The start of the Kamakura government marked the beginning of a new era in Japanese history. Eventually, professional warriors—the samurai—became Japan's ruling class. The era of the samurai lasted for 700 years, until the emperor was restored to power in 1868.Over time, an elaborate culture and code of conduct grew up around the samurai. A samurai was expected to be honest, brave, and intensely loyal to his lord. In fact, the word samurai means “those who serve.” The samurai code was very strict. Samurai sometimes killed themselves with their own swords rather than “lose face,” or personal honor.The samurai were more than fearless fighters. They were educated in art, writing, and literature, and many were devout Buddhists. Their religious faith helped them prepare for their duties and face death bravely.In this lesson, you will meet Japan's samurai. You will learn about their armor, weapons, and the physical training needed for their strenuous battles. You also will find out about their mental training in self-control, their code of conduct, and the role they played in the military society of medieval Japan.

During the Meiji period,   Japan adopted a land reform and dissolved the zaibatsu companies.   Japan developed its own unique economic model and institutions rather than benchmarking Western economies.   With a move to the capital city to modern day Tokyo, urbanisation and commerce followed.   None of the answers is correct   Japan was ruled by elite samurai within a feudal system.

Read the table and answer the question.Nara Period (710 – 794 AD)Heian Period (794 – 1185 AD)A new Japanese capital is modeled after the Chinese capital.Buddhism is supported by the emperor.Roads link the capital city with distant provinces.The capital city is moved to Kyoto.Political power is greatest in the capital.The samurai warrior class develops.Which conclusion can be made about the Nara and Heian periods?ResponsesMost Japanese continue a traditional nomadic lifestyle.Most Japanese continue a traditional nomadic lifestyle. ,Most Japanese continue a traditional nomadic lifestyle.Most Japanese continue a traditional nomadic lifestyle. ,The Japanese develop their own cultural identity.The Japanese develop their own cultural identity. ,The Chinese adopt Japanese religious philosophies.

How did the Tokugawa maintain control of Japan?

Japan's First Parliament: http://www.ecrater.com/p/17893636/the-emperor-mutsuhito-opening-japansWhich of the following represents the greatest change of the Meiji government by 1900?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAJapan had become the leading economic power in Asia.BJapan became a model democracy with high political participation.CThe standard of living had improved significantly for the majority of the Japanese.DJapan had shifted from being a net importer to a net exporter of rice and other food products.Sk

Despite the end of the feudal system of social organization in Meiji Japan, life initially changed very little for most Japanese. Which of the following is not one reason the new model of social organization of Meiji Japan had little impact on the daily life of many Japanese people?A) Traditional family patterns remained. Fathers had legal authority over all family members and made all the decisions for them.B) Daimyo resisted change and many were so powerful and wealthy that they ignored the new Meiji laws and continued to own land, employ samurai and collect taxes from peasant farmers on their lands.C) Class distinctions remained and many members of the upper classes had strong prejudices about the 'common' classes.D) Education was too expensive for many families and many rural peasants and women were not educated.