Japanese Feudal System Quiz

Japanese Feudal System Established

• The Kamakura shogunate was established in Japan after the fall of the Imperial Court in 1185.

Japanese Feudal Hierarchy

• The shogun granted land to the daimyo in exchange for loyalty and military service.
• Daimyo were obligated to provide military service to the shogun and pay tribute in exchange for the land granted to them.

Social Hierarchy in Japan

• The eta, a group of outcasts, were at the bottom of Japan's feudal caste system and often not recognized as citizens.

Comparison with European Medieval Feudalism

• Japanese feudal society's social structure differed from European medieval feudalism in that it had a more rigid class system.

Decline of Imperial Power

• The decline of the empire's political influence in Japan was led by the rise of the warrior class.

Samurai and Land Ownership

• Unlike medieval knights, samurai did not own land directly, but were granted it in exchange for service.

Role of the Shogun

• The role of the shogun in medieval Japan was comparable to a military dictator.

Social Status of Artisans

• Artisans were considered lower on the social ladder despite their skills and creations, as they were seen as being unnecessary for the functioning of society.

Views on Merchants

• Merchants were viewed as parasites benefiting from the work of others, as they did not produce goods themselves but lived off the labor of others.