Transcript Section 3, The Development of Feudalism

The Development of
Feudalism
Section 3 Chapter 12 The Rise of Japan
Imperial Rule at Nara
• Nara was modeled after the Chinese
capital at Chang’an.
– No defensive wall
The Capital Moves
• Emperor Kammu
moves to Heian-kyo
which becomes Kyoto
– Buddhist accumulated
too much wealth and
power
Rise of the Fujiwara
Fujiwara daughters
or sisters married
princes of the
imperial family.
The emperor was
asked to step down
as soon as a son
was born.
An uncle or
grandfather would
become his advisor
When a new son
was born the cycle
starts again.
A Fujiwara leader
would then become
regent for the child.
The First Shogun
• Taira and Minamoto
worked together to
overthrow the Fujiwara
– Turned on each other
• Minamoto Yoritomo
– Receives the title of
Shogun, supreme
military commander, and
makes a temporary title
permanent.
A New Social Order
Feudalism
A social system in which
lords grant people land or
other rewards in exchange
for military service.
local land-owning lords
responsible for protecting the
people
highly trained warriors.
Chapter 12: The Rise of Japan –
Section 3, The Development of Feudalism
1. Explain the factors that influenced the decision
to move the capital city of Nara?
2. Summarize what made the Fujiwara
successful?
3. How did Japanese government officials differ
from Chinese officials?
4. Explain how life under shogun rule was
different from life under imperial rule?
5. Examine how the daimyo might have been a
threat to the shogun?