Japanese Feudalism

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Figurehead of power in Japanese society?

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Emperor

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Emperor as a "figurehead" of power:

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In a position of power, but did not actually rule.

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Military general ruling in Japan in the Emperor's name.

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Shogun

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Powerful lords leading samurai armies in Japan.

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Daimyo

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Trained warriors serving lords in Japan.

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Samurai

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Poor farmers and craftsmen in Japan with little power.

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Peasants

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In feudal society, social rank was determined by:

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Birth

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Most powerful position in Japanese Feudal system?

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The Shogun

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Merchants were seen as less important than Farmers and Artisans because they profited off others' labor.

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Merchants were considered lazy and profited off the labor of others.

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Least important members of Feudal Japan's hierarchy?

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Merchants