A. Power was based on class relationships
A. Power was based on class relationships
providing social stability
In Japan, feudalism seemed to have a greater negative affect on its culture.
It depends on what your criteria are. People of feudal Japan were better at making sake and integrating Taoism into martial arts. People of medieval Europe were better at playing Irish harps and discussing Catholic canon law.
Japanese feudalism was characterized by a strong emphasis on loyalty and personal relationships, particularly between samurai and their daimyos, while European feudalism was more structured around a rigid hierarchy of land ownership and vassalage. In Japan, the shogun held significant military power alongside the emperor, who was more of a symbolic figure, whereas in Europe, kings often had more centralized authority. Additionally, Japanese culture integrated elements such as bushido (the way of the warrior) that shaped the samurai's code of conduct, contrasting with the chivalric codes found in Europe. Finally, the economic systems were also distinct, with Japan relying heavily on rice as a staple, while Europe had a more diverse agricultural base.
By naturally organizing it into a specialized and functional society.
By naturally organizing it into a specialized and functional society.
People knew their roles in a rigid class system.
all the people knew their roles in a rigid class system
Feudalism emerged from a need for cavalry troops in Japan and Europe. The infrastructure was not in place to actively pay for these troops so a system was devised to grant land and hereditary rule as compensation.
all the people knew their roles in a rigid class system