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What social structure system was established in Japan after the fall of the Imperial Court in 1185?
What social structure system was established in Japan after the fall of the Imperial Court in 1185?
Who received land from the shogun in the Japanese feudal system?
Who received land from the shogun in the Japanese feudal system?
What did the daimyo have to do in exchange for the land given to them by the shogun?
What did the daimyo have to do in exchange for the land given to them by the shogun?
Which group was at the bottom of Japan's feudal caste system and often not recognized as citizens?
Which group was at the bottom of Japan's feudal caste system and often not recognized as citizens?
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What distinguished Japanese feudal society's social structure from European medieval feudalism?
What distinguished Japanese feudal society's social structure from European medieval feudalism?
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What led to the decline of the empire's political influence in Japan?
What led to the decline of the empire's political influence in Japan?
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How did samurai differ from medieval knights in terms of land ownership?
How did samurai differ from medieval knights in terms of land ownership?
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What was the role of the shogun in medieval Japan comparable to?
What was the role of the shogun in medieval Japan comparable to?
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Why were artisans considered lower on the social ladder despite their skills and creations?
Why were artisans considered lower on the social ladder despite their skills and creations?
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Which group of people in Japanese feudal society were viewed as parasites benefiting from the work of others?
Which group of people in Japanese feudal society were viewed as parasites benefiting from the work of others?
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Study Notes
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.
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Test your knowledge on the Japanese feudal system that was established after the fall of the Imperial Court in 1185. Learn about the rise of the shogun, the feudal hereditary military dictatorship, and the social classes dictated by land ownership in Japan's Middle Ages.
