Two very different regions of the world‚ Europe and Japan‚ each independently developed very similar systems of feudalism‚ in which vassals held land from lords in exchange for military service. This system played a huge role in what these countries would grow to become. In both regions‚ the decentralization of the time period led to the development of constitutional governmental structures‚ and the distinct separation of classes impacted the creation of similar societies in which there was greater
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Feudalism in Europe and Japan Throughout history‚ the system of feudalism is used several times in different areas in the world. Because of this form of government‚ the European lifestyle changed dramatically as the Japanese culture began to form. Although feudalism in Europe had started earlier‚ the feudal systems of Japan and Europe are somewhat alike. However‚ they are much more different than they are comparable. It is surprising that the feudal system in Japan is similar to the feudalism
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Japan and Europe during the middle ages had both been affected by agriculture‚ social classes‚ and lack of power from the king/emperor. However‚ there had been major differences such as the role of women‚ and the different beliefs for a warrior between Chivalry (knights) and the Bushido code (samurais). Japan and Europe during the middle ages had both been affected by agriculture‚ social classes‚ and lack of power from the king/emperor. For example‚ in each place‚ peasants provided food for the
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could not sustain a stable centralized power‚ Japan and Western Europe both adapted their governments to fit their needs and adopted the feudal system. Although‚ the reasons why these two areas turned to feudalism are different‚ both societies had many centuries of this similar type of government. European feudalism was influenced most likely by the fall of the Roman empire and Germanic tribes (and other external forces) who had tried to invade them. Japan‚ on the other hand‚ adopted the system to settle
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Feudalism was a social system present in early Japanese and European times. The people were separated into different classes depending on their birth‚ wealth‚ and other factors. Feudalism in Europe and Japan were alike and different in many ways. One way that feudalism in Japan and Europe were alike was that the soldiers/warriors in both cultures had a code of honor that they followed. The samurai’s (Japanese warriors) code of honour was called bushido. In bushido a true samurai would be “loyal‚
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October 21‚ 2013 Analytical Paper on Centralized Feudalism In the sixteenth century‚ Tokugawa Japan had a feudal system of domains that brought their political system together and set them apart from other countries. This system was based upon a supreme ruler‚ the Shogun‚ who was over several Daimyo. The Daimyo served as lords of land holders who reported to the Shogun. This system was a catalyst in the rapid progress and development of this country. The country’s natural landscape and their
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Graded Assignment Document-Based Question: Feudalism Submit this assignment to your teacher by the due date to receive full credit. (45 points) 1. To complete this Graded Assignment‚ retrieve the Feudalism DBQ. Use this document with its essay instructions and the DBQ Checklist to complete this DBQ essay. Make sure that your essay has an introduction‚ three body paragraphs‚ point-of-view analysis‚ an additional source that would strengthen the essay‚ and a conclusion. Also make sure that it addresses
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Sean Coggins Feudalism Feudalism in Europe During the Middle Ages‚ countries fought and argued for land and pride. The main goal of the leaders of these countries was to dominate the land. With several countries fighting for one cause‚ there was no chance they would resolve their differences peacefully‚ often leading to wars and conflicts. Feudalism was the staple of the European government. Although it served medieval statesmen well‚ the social structure was incredibly unbalanced‚ which was the
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Laase Professor Vannesson History 127 8 March 2015 Feudalism At the start of the middle ages‚ most of Europe’s many nations lacked any source of structure or government. Things were very chaotic‚ and when the king of France realized that his civilization was crumbling‚ he decided to do something about it. He started a system in which he rented out his kingdom’s land in return for money‚ labor‚ or military service. This system is known as feudalism. In many ways it was a very beneficial system‚ but
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miseries and robberies that succeeded the fall of the Roman Empire in the ninth century. Feudalism is a situation where there is no dominant political power or effective central leadership. In a feudal society‚ power is treated as a private possession; there is no effective state. The feudal system was designed to do a number of things‚ including participation in local government and military support of the king. Feudalism is based on mutual obligations. The feudal system was not planned but‚ rather grew
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