Why did military leaders rise to power in Japan? Japanese Shoguns Why did military leaders rise to power in Japan?
1100s AD- noble families used their samurai’s to fight each other Wanted land and power Two biggest families fought: the Taira and Minamoto How did shoguns begin?
How did shoguns begin? Taira were defeated at sea Minamoto led by Minamoto Yoritomo Emperor was scared Yoritomo would take the throne How did shoguns begin?
How did shoguns begin? The emperor made Yoritomo shogun. Shogun=commander of military forces Shoguns ran Japan’s government for next 700 years How did shoguns begin?
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Why did the Mongols attack? 1200s-Japan invaded twice by China’s Mongol emperor Typhoons destroyed ships Mongols were defeated by Japanese Japanese named typhoons kamikaze- “divine wind” Why did the Mongols attack?
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Why did Japan divide? Ashikaga took over in 1333- weak leader Japan divided Small lands were led by daimyo or military lords Why did Japan divide?
Why did Japan divide? Daimyo were loyal to emperor Used samurais to protect land Became vassals- loyal to daimyo and were given land in return Feudalism-bond between lord and vassal Why did Japan divide?
Let’s Review! Define shogun What is a daimyo? Define kamikaze Define feudalism Why did feudalism develop in Japan? Let’s Review!