Feudalism

1. 8. The katana or sword was considered the extension of the body and soul of the samurai.

True

False

2. 1. Feudalism existed to support the needs of the monarchy during the Medieval period.

True

False

3. 9. Castles were built to fortify the defenses of the feudal state.

True

False

4. 6. The lord performed his economic obligation to the monarch through the taxes collected from the lands leased by the serfs.

True

False

5. 5. Ronins were the lowest class people during the shogunate period.

True

False

6. 3. Samurais were known to study the arts like Ikebana, Noh and Kabuki theaters and calligraphy when not in battle.

True

False

7. 4. Feudal territories were self-sustaining communities.

True

False

8. 2. Chivalry was a trait common to vassals both in Medieval Europe and Feudal Japan.

True

False

9. 7. All vassals who lost their lords/masters became mercenaries during the feudal period.

True

False

10. 10. The shogunate ended with the colonization of Japan by the Westerners.

True

False