THIS HAS BEEN INTO TURN IT IN DON't COPY EXACTLY.The Japanese feudal system is hugely different from European
system. The Emperor and the and the
Shogun were hugely different because of the Pope. The Emperor and the king were
very different because the emperor only had spiritual power while the king had
both spiritual and political power. While they were very different Daimyo’s and
Barons were very similar, because they had both had to supply the Emperor/ King
with land, Daimyo’s and Barons were both very high up on the feudal system.
Only answering to the King/Shogun.
Samurai’s and Knights were very similar and unique, they both were
highly valuable to the Shoguns/ Kings because of constant warfare. They also
had a Code of Conduct that was greatly affected by Religion. Also instead of
being paid in rice Knights were paid in land. Peasants were also had very
similar jobs, although they had the same jobs Japanese peasants were given a
lot more respect and privileges.
While the Emperor and Shogun of feudal Japan held a similar
position of power to the King of feudal Europe, there were some difference in
social structure. The Kings had both symbolic power and political power because
they “ruled by divine right” (source 1) while the Emperor of Japan was a
“symbol of sovereignty behind the Shogun” (source 2) who held the actual
political power. The King and the Shogun were in charge of land distribution
among the Daimyos and Barons and this similarity was the foundation of their
power. However, the Pope provides a key difference as he had the power to
“intervene and impose sanctions on an unjust King” (source 1) while the Shoguns
had complete independence. While the combined power of the Emperor and the
Shogun were similar to the King, the Pope occupied a higher position than the
King, that did not exist in the Japanese feudal system.
Daimyos and Barons in medieval time both very relatable,
with only minor differences. Daimyo’s and Barons both had to be able to supply
the king/emperor with knights/samurai, pay rent and taxes and swear an oath of
loyalty to the King/Shogun in return for land. “The daimyos were appointed as
military governors under the Ashikaga Shoguns, they held legal jurisdiction
over areas as large as provinces. The daimyo’s private landholdings were quite
limited, however, and these daimyo gained much of their income from levying
taxes on lands owned by civil aristocrats and religious establishments.”
Samurai and Knights were equal in political power because
they were both essential to the Shoguns and Kings because “in both feudal
systems, constant warfare made Knights and Samurai important.” Causing them to
be both high up in the feudal system. Samurai’s and Knights both had key
similarities including a code of conduct that was affected by religion they
also had “servants to help work the lands that they received.” Although they
were very alike they had many crucial differences. Unlike Knights “Samurai did
not own any land but were paid in rice, While Knights gained land from their
lords as payment.”(Source 7) “Samurai women were expected to be strong like men
while European women were considered soft. Samurai were expected to be cultured
and artistic. “While Knights were usually illiterate preferring hunting or
jousting.” Samurai women were expected to be strong like men while European
women were considered soft and fragile
Peasants and Commoners in medieval Europe and Japan were
very similar and different in many particular aspects. Japanese farmers were respected for their
hard work, while European farmers were important “They were located at the
bottom of the social order of the feudal system.” (source 8) Unlike European
feudalism the Japanese merchants “Were the lowest ranking because if was felt
they made their living off of other people’s work.” (source 8) European
peasants were also given many taxes and oaths, they had to abide by many harsh
rules like being unable to marry without the permission of the baron. Although
there are many differences Japanese and European farmers both had access to
medicine (European’s medicine was based off God) and they both wore cotton
clothes.
As you can see the Japanese and European feudalism was both
very similar and different, the Shoguns had a lot of authority over the lower
class leading them to be very similar to the King, the Emperor was also similar
to the king because they both had symbolic power. The Daimyo’s and Barons were
also very powerful in the feudal pyramid, they both had the responsibility over
samurai’s and Serfs. Samurai’s and Knights were also very important to the
medieval Japan and Europe, because of constant warfare. Peasants and Commoners
were very different, while Japanese farmers had respect and weren’t at the
bottom class, European Farmers had no Dignity or rights. While medieval Japan
and Europe Were similar in many aspects they also had key differences. THIS HAS BEEN INTO TURN IT IN DON"T COPY EXACTLY
