Japanese and European Castles

7th Grade World History

Medieval CastlesThroughout Medieval history, two distant civilizations, Europe and Japan, developed similar feudal systems.

Both Japan and Europe were decentralized and in constant states of warfare during these medieval times.

One distinct similarity is their use of castles as the center of feudal life.

To understand the importance of castles and the feudal systems of Europe and Japan, you are going to research, design, and create a castle from one of these two civilizations. 

What do Medieval Castles look like?

Medieval Japan Medieval Europe

Himeji Castle Dover Castle

What will you be doing?

Research both Japanese and European Castles

Build a castle with a partner (No more than two) or by yourself

Your castle must fit on your desk

Your castle must have a keep, four towers, a wall and one element of the castle that you research

You must bring your own materials

You must be creative and historically accurate

How will you be graded?

20 Total Points

8 points:  Use of Class TimePrepared for class each dayOn task from bell to bellManaged and maintained materials throughout the projectIf applicable: Collaboration with partners

12 points: Castle (Must fit on a regular-sized desk)A castle keep Four towers with walls At least one additional castle feature based on your research Well-written caption for each part of your castle designA welcome sign including your names, the name of your castle, the location of your castle, and a slogan that captures the purpose of your castleElaborate and historically accurate design