Feudal Japan mind maps

Using Feudal Japan mind maps

These maps connect people, periods and ideas through branches. Start with Source B: Tokugawa Period Economy and Society if you want to focus on society. Its branches include samurai, daimyo and life in castle towns. Follow one branch at a time, then try to explain how its details fit together.

For a different focus, Shogunate Periods includes a branch on the Ashikaga period and how it started. Maps titled Medieval Japan cover different topics, including government, trade, religion and art. Open a few to find a layout and topic that suit your study.

Move between formats

After reading a map, sketch its main branches from memory and compare them with the original. If you want to practice recalling terms, switch to flashcards on the Feudal Japan unit page. Use a quiz when you want to check what you remember. Choose a map to begin your study.