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1 Japanese Feudalism

2 Feudalism - A rigid social, political, economic system based on personal loyalties, class and land rights. No social mobility - All positions were hereditary Political power was controlled by the warlords.

3 Japanese Feudal System Emperor
Held the highest position No political power Symbolic/religious power Emperor

4 Shogun Military general Had all political power Emperor Shogun

5 Daimyo Wealthy landowners Alliance with shogun Govern samurai Daimyo
Emperor Shogun Daimyo

6 Samurai Samurai Warriors Allies of daimyo & shogun
Farmers when not at war Emperor Shogun Daimyo Samurai Ronin

7 Code of Bushido Code of conduct stressed simplicity, courage, honor & obedience to one’s lord (daimyo/shogun). Seppuku – act of committing suicide if a samurai was dishonored.

8 Peasants & Artisans Samurai Worked on the farms
Made weapons, tools, pottery, textiles Emperor Shogun Daimyo Samurai Ronin Peasants & Artisans

9 Merchants Samurai Merchants Businessmen sold products made by artisans
Lowest social status because they were not producers Emperor Shogun Daimyo Samurai Ronin Peasants & Artisans Merchants


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