Japanese Feudalism

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European and Japanese societies in the Middle Ages:

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Feudalism: land exchanged for service and protection.

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Figurehead of power in Japanese society?

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Emperor

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Emperor as a figurehead of power

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In a position of power, but did not actually rule.

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Military general ruling in Japan's name?

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Shogun

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Powerful lords leading samurai armies in Japan.

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Daimyo

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Trained warriors serving lords in Japan.

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Samurai

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Poor farmers and craftsmen in Japan who provided food and service with little power.

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Peasants

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In feudal society, social rank was determined by:

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Birth

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Minor difference between European and Japanese Feudalism.

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European was more economic; Japanese was more militaristic.

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In Japan, who were the powerful lords and their vassals?

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The Daimyo were powerful lords and the Samurai were their vassals.