The Samurai: The Feudal System In Medieval Japan

and contrast Medieval Europe with Medieval Japan using examples from three levels of society. • The feudal system of Japan and the feudal system of Europe shared similar structures and values. • The two feudal systems differed in many ways. These differences can be seen in the areas of religion, literature, and the role of women. • The impact of both Japanese and European feudalism is still felt today. ESSENTIAL QUESTION What similarities did the feudal societies in Europe and Japan share? Japanese

similarities in the lives and the way in which the society worked of those who lived in Medieval Europe to that of those who lived in Medieval Japan? Weapons and Army Other differences and similarities between Medieval Europe and Shogunate Japan were those that lay between their use and choice of armour and weaponry, and in general their armies. Both the medieval European knights and the Japanese samurai used horses as means of transport into battle. They also both wore armour and used swords

Medieval Europe, which lasted from about 500-1300 CE, originally was filled with Germanic invasions and threats from groups such as the Islamic Caliphate, the Magyars, and the Vikings. The constant instability from these external threats eventually demanded for a new system of government, which for Europe was feudalism. This system of government would last for centuries, until the eventual rise of towns and trade around Europe began the downfall of feudalism. Japan, although geographically independent

Although Japan and Western Europe did not have any direct contact with one another during the medieval period, they independently developed similar social as well as political systems. Japan and Western Europe were both feudal systems, but they had numerous differences in the way their systems were run. Japan had samurais and Western Europe had knights. Their two different sets of warriors also followed different codes of honor. Samurais followed bushido, and knights followed chivalry. They had some

Social Structure in Medieval Japan The Medieval Japan feudal system also known as shi-no-ko-sho starts of with the emperor. The emperor is at the top with his family. The emperor is an important religious figure, he swapped lands swapped land with nobles exchange for their support for he couldn't handle all the land far far away from him. In the shogunate period the emperor didn't have much power for the shoguns had basically controlled the government. There were two main groups in early Japanese

of the Medieval World. Today we will be touring the Tokugawa Shogunate, which lasted for over 250 years bringing the first peaceful era to Japan. 13 Tokugawa shoguns ruled in succession from 1603-1868, with each successive head assuming the rank of Shogun. This was bestowed by the Emperor who was merely a figurehead and exercised no political authority. (slide 1) http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/t/the-edo-period-in-japanese-history/  The Rise of The Tokugawa Shogunate Japan had been

Feudalism in Medieval Japan and Medieval Europe Medieval Japan started in 1185 AD and ended in 1868 AD, this time included the Kamakura, Ashikaga, Sengoku-Jidai and the Tokugawa periods. Medieval Europe started with the Early Middle Ages in 476 CE, the High Middle Ages from 1000 to 1300 CE and the Late Middle Ages from 1300 CE to around 1500 CE. In the Japanese bakufu system, the emperor was the highest position then the shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasants, artisans and merchants. On the other hand

society. However, none of these groups is more known or referenced than the Japanese Samurai. Originating in 646 AD, these Japanese warriors developed from a loose organization of farmers to the dominant social class in Feudal Japan. Along with their dominant military and political standing, the samurai brought with them a unique code or moral belief that became the core of Samurai culture. Because of this, the Samurai and their principles still affect modern day Japanese society with social customs

Medieval Europe Vs Tokugawa Japan Introduction: Medieval Europe and Tokugawa Japan have many similarities to the way that they run their kingdom. These include that they both use castle's e But they also have many differences. These differences include the soldier system which is the Knights vs the samurais. The class system for Medieval Europe which goes King, Barons,Knight, peasant and the Tokugawa era which goes Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Farmers, Artisans, Merchants. Paragraph 1: The Warrior

How did the rulers of shogunate Japan gain and maintain their political power? The Shogun were very advanced for their time. They had some great leaders throughout their period, who started and fought some important wars/battles. Minamoto no Yoritomo was a very important figure as he was the very first shogun, started the feudal system which gave all the people of Japan their place in society. Minamoto no Yoritomo was the first shogun. Throughout his time he had multiple achievements. His first