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?