Minamoto Yoritomo (Biography) - Text Based Response

Background:

Minamoto Yoritomo was officially Japan's first Shogun.  This means that he was the first in a long line of rulers who were not emperors but supreme military commanders that ruled Japan in a new social order known as feudalism.   

Directions:

Read the biography of Minamoto Yoritomo (a digital copy of the biography has been attached to this post) and answer the focus questions in the text entry box.  The text entry box will appear when you tap the Submit Assignment button.

Digital Copy of Minamoto Yoritomo Biography:

Minamoto Yoritomo (Biography).pdf

Copy and paste these questions in the test entry box and answer them in complete sentences:

1. What historical era in Japan began with Minamoto Yoritomo’s rise to power?

2. What was the strength of Yoritomo’s leadership?

3. When Yoritomo died, why could his family not hold onto his political power?

4. Would you rather have lived in Shotoku’s Japan, or in the Japan ruled by Minamoto Yoritomo? Explain your answer.