Feudalism Project
Directions: Students will chose a partner and will be responsible for creating a
poster, diorama, Prezi, PowerPoint or essay of the Feudal System in Medieval
Europe and the Feudal System in Japan. Directions: Work with a partner to
research the specific characteristics of feudalism in Japan and Europe. You and
your partner will become experts on your topic and will then share your
information with others. Each student will be responsible for answering the
inquiry questions as well as completing the Venn diagram comparing the two
systems.
How to make sections
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4 divided sections for each class
Display each class using photos or drawings
Label required photos
Provided a typed explanations and answers to all questions
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Researched and Designed Sections
Europe
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Top: Kings
3rd from Bottom: Nobles
2nd from Bottom: Knights
Bottom: Peasants/Serfs
Japan
Figure Head (Emperor)
Warrior Class (Shogun, Daimyos, Samurai)
Peasants
Merchants
Labeled Items designs must include labels and summary for the following items:
Europe
 Royals (King/Queen)
 Nobles
 Knights
 Serfs/Peasants
 Manor
Japan
Emperor
Shogun, Daimyos, Samurai
Peasants
Merchants
Define and draw a picture for each term
Term
King/Queen
Noble
Knight
Serf/Peasant
Manor
Vassal
Emperor
Shogun
Samurai
Peasants (Japan)
Ronin
Merchants
Definition
Original Picture
1. Name the time period of the European Feudal System. Name the time
period for the Japanese Feudal System
2. Explain each feudal system
3. Why would you argue that the feudal system was unfair or unfair for the
serfs?
4. What event brought about the end of the feudal system in Medieval
Europe?
5. Would the system have ended without this event?
6. How was feudalism similar or different in Japan and Europe? Think about
the political, social and economic characteristics of each society?
7. Do we have a feudal system today? Explain your answer
Feudalism in Japan and Europe
Research Graphic Organizer
Title: _________________________________________
Land Ownership
Creation and Enforcement of Laws
Social Levels
Relationship between Lords and Vassals
Duties and Rights of Peasants and Serfs
Feudalism in Japan and Europe
Research Graphic Organizer
Duties and Rights of Military Warriors
Warriors’ Pledge to Lords
Warriors’ Training and Weaponry
Duties and Rights of Women
Role of Religion