Feudalism Project
Directions: Students will be placed into groups of two. Each group will be
responsible for creating a 3D model of the Feudal System in Medieval Europe
and a model for the Feudal System in Japan. The models will have 4 different
sections, each representing a class from the system. Students will explain why
each section is designed the way it is. 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 out of-shoe boxes, cardboard, etc
Design each class with clay, photos, actions figures, legos, print-offs, etc
Label required pieces (see label section)
Provided a written explanation as to why the class was designed the way
it was
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 (3D 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
Additionally, homes for each class must be created and you must explain the
jobs/tasks of each class.
Inquiry Questions
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. Estimate the time period of the European Feudal System. Estimate the time period
for the Japanese Feudal System
2. Draw a picture to explain each feudal system
3. Why would you argue that the feudal system was 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. Do we have a feudal system today? Explain your anwer
Rubric
3d Model (Europe)
/20
King Queen is depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary)
/5
Nobles are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary)
/5
Knights are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary)
/5
Peasants are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary)
3D Model (Japan)
/5
/20
Figure head is depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary)
/5
Warrior Class is depicted and explained, including Shogun, Daimyos, and Samurai
(Includes home, tasks, and summary)
/5
Peasants are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary)
/5
Merchants are depicted and explained (Includes home, tasks, and summary)
/5
Inquiry questions are answered correctly in complete sentences
/10
Venn Diagram Includes at least 5 details in each section
/10
Neatness and Attention to Detail
/5
Total
/65