the development of feudalism
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 FujiwaraA Fujiwara leader
would then become regent for the child.
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.
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 OrderFeudalism
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?