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What role did the merchants play in feudal Japan?
The merchants would buy items from artisans and farmers and sell them.
What types of things did the merchants sell in japan?
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Why were merchants considered lower class citizens in feudal Japan?
Merchants in feudal Japan were considered lower class citizens because their item(s) wasn't made by them, they were made by someone else.
What do Japan merchants do?
THey probably sell stuff or goods to others who have money
How did the merchants contribute Japan's isolation?
They helped keep out European influences
What were the various power levels in feudal Japan?
pharoh, artisians, merchants, slaves
What is the reason given for the merchants being at a lower social level than the peasants in Japan?
They did work
Did japan have a social pyramid in medieval times?
Yes. It went Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Farmers, Artisans, Merchants.
What were the 4 social classes that existed in japan between 1615 AD and 1868 AD?
samurai, farmers, artisans, merchants
What influenced the Japanese belief that merchants did not contribute much to society?
Historically, Japan's social hierarchy placed merchants at the bottom due to their profit-seeking activities, which were viewed as selfish and exploitative. Confucian ideals emphasizing agriculture and manufacturing as more noble pursuits also contributed to the perception that merchants did not contribute as much to society. Restrictions on merchants' activities enforced by the government reinforced this belief.
What were the four distinct social classes that existed in Japan between 1615 AD and 1868 AD?
samurai, farmers, artisans, merchants
What did merchants wear in shogunate japan?
In shogunate Japan, merchants typically wore clothing that reflected their social status, which was lower than that of the samurai class. They often donned simple, practical garments made of cotton or hemp, such as kimono and hakama. To signify their trade, some merchants would wear distinctive haori jackets with family crests or patterns related to their business. Their attire was generally more colorful and varied than that of the samurai, reflecting their wealth and aspirations.
