Question

the table has three columns: word, definition, and sentence or sketch. the words listed are feudalism, shogun, daimyo, samurai, bushido, honor, loyalty, duty. some definitions are partially filled: feudalism has a partially legible definition, shogun is defined as general, daimyo as leaders of large landowning families, samurai as an army of hired warriors, bushido as a strict code of behavior, and the rest (honor, loyalty, duty) have empty definition and sentence/sketch columns.

Answer:

To complete the table, we need to provide accurate definitions and sentences/sketches for each term related to Japanese feudalism:

1. Feudalism

• Definition: A social, economic, and political system in medieval Europe and Japan where land was granted by a lord to vassals in exchange for loyalty, military service, and other services. In Japan, it involved a hierarchy of lords (daimyo), vassals (samurai), and peasants.
• Sentence or Sketch: Feudalism in Japan structured society with the shogun at the top, followed by daimyo, samurai, and then peasants and merchants.

2. Shogun

• Definition: A military dictator or general who held real power in feudal Japan, while the emperor was a symbolic figurehead.
• Sentence or Sketch: The shogun ruled Japan during the feudal period, controlling the military and governing the country.

3. Daimyo

• Definition: Powerful Japanese feudal lords who owned large estates (han) and had their own samurai armies.
• Sentence or Sketch: Daimyo were vassals of the shogun and competed with each other for power and influence.

4. Samurai

• Definition: Professional warrior class in feudal Japan, who served the daimyo or shogun, followed a strict code of conduct (bushido), and were skilled in martial arts.
• Sentence or Sketch: Samurai were known for their loyalty, bravery, and adherence to the bushido code.

5. Bushido

• Definition: The strict code of conduct for samurai, emphasizing honor, loyalty, self-discipline, and self-sacrifice.
• Sentence or Sketch: Bushido guided samurai behavior, requiring them to be loyal to their lords, brave in battle, and honorable in all aspects of life.

6. Honor

• Definition: A sense of respect, integrity, and reputation that samurai and others in feudal Japan valued highly; it was central to the bushido code.
• Sentence or Sketch: For a samurai, honor was more important than life itself, and they would rather die than bring shame to their family or lord.

7. Loyalty

• Definition: Faithfulness and devotion to one's lord (daimyo or shogun) or family, a core value in feudal Japanese society, especially among samurai.
• Sentence or Sketch: Samurai demonstrated loyalty by serving their lords faithfully, even in the face of great danger.

8. Duty

• Definition: A moral or legal obligation to perform certain actions, such as a samurai's duty to protect their lord, or a peasant's duty to work the land.
• Sentence or Sketch: A samurai's duty included protecting their lord's estate, following the bushido code, and maintaining the honor of their family.

Now, filling in the table:

Word	Definition	Sentence or Sketch
shogun	Military dictator/general ruling feudal Japan.	The shogun held real power while the emperor was symbolic.
daimyo	Powerful feudal lords with large estates and samurai armies.	Daimyo competed for power and served the shogun.
samurai	Professional warrior class following bushido, serving daimyo/shogun.	Samurai were skilled warriors loyal to their lords.
bushido	Strict code of conduct for samurai (honor, loyalty, self-discipline).	Bushido required samurai to be honorable and loyal.
honor	High respect, integrity, and reputation (central to bushido).	Samurai valued honor more than life, avoiding shame.
loyalty	Faithfulness to lord/family (core samurai value).	Samurai showed loyalty by serving their lords faithfully.
duty	Moral/legal obligation (e.g., samurai protecting lord, peasants working).	A samurai’s duty included defending their lord and upholding bushido.