European Feudalism vs. Japanese Feudalism Essay

Introduction to topic by Dr. Sterns.

Steps:

  1. Split your group into 2 sets of partners. One group will research European Feudalism and the other will research Japanese Feudalism.
  2. Using the program Inspiration, Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Japanese and European Feudalism.
  3. Print out copies of the Venn Diagram for each member of your group. (Tape or glue to the left hand side of your notebook).
  4. Homework: Each student will write a five paragraph essay, comparing and contrasting European feudalism with Japanese Feudalism? (see Chapter 14). Due: Wed, Oct 23rd.

General Resources

  1. http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/FEUJAPAN/FEUJAPAN.HTM - from Richard Hooker’s World Civilizations course at Washington State University. 
  2. http://www.jordan.palo-alto.ca.us/students/connections/japan.html - contains good, basic points of comparison, but is designed for youngerstudents.  A good place to start, but don’t limit your research to this site. 
  3. http://www.thehaca.com/essays/knightvs.htm - a detailed scholarly analysis of knights and samurai. 
  4. http://library.thinkquest.org/26621 - a thinkquest site.  Some useful information, but brief. 
 

Japan Europe
  1. Feudal Times in Japan
  2. Major Events in Japanese History
  3. Bushido, The Warrior's Way
  4. A Brief History of the Samurai
  5. Samurai Archives
  6. The Edo Era (1603-1867
  7. Women Warriors in Japan
  1. The Rise of Feudalism
  2. The Feudal System
  3. Feudal Oaths of Fidelity
  4. Charter of Homage and Fealty
  5. Feudal Obligations
  6. Women in Medieval Europe
  7. Definition of Chivalry
  8. Female Knights

Grading

Comparison Essay Grading Rubric.

Essays are worth 25 points. If you turn in an essay on time that demonstrates a high quality effort to answer the prompt you will receive 16 points. The other 9 points are grade based on the rubric. If the essay is turned in on time you can resubmit the essay within two weeks to raise your grade.