Europe and Japan feudalism

How did feudalism rise in Japan?

1100s, the emperor's power was so weakened that Japan collapsed into civil war. .

What is feudalism? How did feudalism begin?

Feudalism is a system of land ownership and duties. ex. all the land in a kingdom was the king's. However, the king would give some of the land to the lords or nobles who fought for him.Feudalism began in the 10th century in Europe. It developed after the fall of Rome.

Which positions in European feudalism and Japanese feudalism were the same?

In both feudal Japan and Europe, constant warfare made warriors the most important class. Called knights in Europe and samurai in Japan, the warriors served local lords.

How did the system of feudalism work according to the social hierarchy?

In the feudal system, most of the rights and privileges were given to the Upper classes. In this hierarchical structure, the kings occupied the topmost position, followed by barons, bishops, knights and villeins or peasants.

What was the responsibility of the Samurai?

Samurai employed a range of weapons such as bows and arrows, spears and guns, but their main weapon and symbol was the sword

How did the development of the shogunate change Japan's government?

because the minamoto clan won the war and the emperor was busy in heian, so the leader of the minamoto clan became the most powerful man in japan. the shogun was a military leader from the minamoto clan and took over power because the emperor was in heian.

Why is Japan's economy dependent upon trade?

it depends upon exports for growth

How did private property become a distinguishing feature of western civilization?

it was the start of growth to the modern economy

Which cultural customs did Japan adopt from China?

the bhuddist religion