Feudal Japan's social structure was hierarchical, with the Emperor at the top and the shogun wielding real power. Samurai warriors, bound by bushido, served under daimyō warlords. Peasants formed the agrarian economy's base, while women had defined social roles. The Meiji Restoration in 1868 marked the end of this era, leading to modernization and the opening of Japan to the world.
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The Emperor held a largely ceremonial role in feudal Japan
The shogun was the military dictator and held actual political power
The daimyo were powerful warlords who controlled land and owed military service to the shogunate
Samurai warriors were bound by the code of bushido
Samurai served as the military elite and retainers to the daimyo, and also took on bureaucratic and administrative duties during peacetime
Samurai were compensated with land or stipends and their status was hereditary
Peasants were the backbone of the feudal economy due to their role in agricultural production
Peasants were often tied to the land as serfs and paid taxes in the form of crops to their daimyo, with local governance managed by village officials
Despite their essential contribution, peasants often faced heavy burdens and harsh treatment from their lords
Women in feudal Japan were often relegated to secondary positions and had different education and responsibilities compared to men
Women could exert considerable influence, especially within the higher echelons of society, and some achieved recognition for their artistic talents
Many women were coerced into roles such as concubines or courtesans
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During Feudal Japan, the ______ policy restricted foreign trade and interaction, encapsulating the nation's period of isolation.
sakoku
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First Japanese shogunate establishment
Kamakura Period (1185–1333) - First shogunate in Japan.
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Characteristics of Ashikaga Shogunate
Ashikaga (Muromachi) Shogunate (1336–1573) - Era of fragmented authority and conflict.
