Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Feudal Japan Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on feudal Japan. Students learn how power was shared among the emperor, shogun, daimyo, and samurai under feudalism, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.

Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Feudal Japan, world history
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Feudal Japan was organized by a system called feudalism, in which land was traded for loyalty and military service. This worksheet teaches the ranks of old Japan, from the shogun and daimyo down to the samurai and peasants, with the code of bushido.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Middle Ages and Feudalism worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the ranks of feudal Japan.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Feudalism Worksheet for more practice.
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Feudal Japan Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on feudal Japan. Students learn how power was shared among the emperor, shogun, daimyo, and samurai under feudalism, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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