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Japanese Feudalism
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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.
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Japanese Feudal System Emperor
Held the highest position No political power Symbolic/religious power Emperor
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Shogun Military general Had all political power Emperor Shogun
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Daimyo Wealthy landowners Alliance with shogun Govern samurai Daimyo
Emperor Shogun Daimyo
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Samurai Samurai Warriors Allies of daimyo & shogun
Farmers when not at war Emperor Shogun Daimyo Samurai Ronin
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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.
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Peasants & Artisans Samurai Worked on the farms
Made weapons, tools, pottery, textiles Emperor Shogun Daimyo Samurai Ronin Peasants & Artisans
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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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