Japanese Feudalism

Feudalism = a rigid social class structure page 269 textbook

Social class structure Emperor

By a certain point the Emperor lost most of his power to the Shogun and Daimyo.

Social class structure Emperor Shogun and Daimyo

The Shogun was the military leader. The Daimyo were the landlords. They were from the Noble class.

The Daimyo owned the land The Daimyo had control over the farmers and craftsmen who lived on their land They offered protection in exchange for food and materials

Social class structure Emperor Shogun and Daimyo Samurai warriors

The samurai (warriors) were loyal to their Daimyo (landlord) The title of Shogun was given to the commander of the Imperial armies The Shogun became more powerful than the Emperor

Social class structure Emperor Shogun and Daimyo Samurai Farmers and Craftsmen

The farmers were important because they gave over half their rice crops to the samurai

Artisans, or craftsmen, made the goods the samurai needed like cloth, swords, armor, and sake

Social class structure Emperor Shogun and Daimyo Samurai Farmers and Craftsmen Merchants

Merchants were considered parasites by the samurai because they didn’t produce anything.