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The Mongol conquests (Genghis Khan), Feudal Japan (Samurai/Shoguns), and the Islamic Golden Age (scientific advancements).
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Which land-owning lords ruled the provinces of feudal Japan?
A daimyo's wealth was measured in koku, the amount of rice needed to feed one person for a year. A rating of at least 10,000 koku was required to hold the title.
Which code of honor governed the behavior of the samurai?
Bushido translates to the way of the warrior. This code prioritized honor so highly that samurai would perform seppuku, or ritual suicide, to avoid disgrace.
Which curved sword armed the samurai in battle?
Samurai traditionally wore the katana with the blade facing upward to allow for a single, fluid motion of drawing and striking in combat.
Which elite warrior class served Japan's feudal lords?
The word samurai translates to those who serve. These warriors were bound by a code of ethics that prioritized loyalty to their feudal lords above all else.
Which military dictator ruled Japan during the feudal era?
The title Shogun is a shortening of Seii Taishōgun, which translates to Barbarian-Subduing Generalissimo.