Feudalism in Japan Flashcards
what was the government like after shoguns?
the central government became weak life was often lawless and violent under the shoguns
what was the result of local nobles owned much land and fought for power?
the result was a new set of social, political, and economic relationships known together as feudalism
what was the relationship between social classes
landowners, warriors, and peasants served one another needs. this system spelt out relationships among those different classes of people
what became the responsibility of the daimyo
protecting people had become a responsibility. each daimyo relied on peasants to work the land in exchange for a share of the crop he promised to protect them
how did they provide protection
usually had a large wooden castle surrounded by a strong wall it offered some safety from attack. the daimyo also provided protection through a small army of samurai or highly trained warriors
how did they return the favour to the samurai
paid the samurai a salary
what was the strict code of conduct?
one was loyalty to one’s lord. the other was personal honour. these formed the heart of a set of rules called bushido the way of the warrior.
what were the shared features of European and Japanese feudalism
both began a time of violence and warfare. involved and exchange of land service. both knights and samurai were expected to follow codes of conduct that emphasized honour bravery and loyalty.
what were the differences between European and Japanese feudalism
religion: most Europeans were Christians while Japanese feudalism was influenced by ideas from Buddhism, Shinto, and Confucianism
