Question

The class of hereditary slaves who performed degrading occupations in japan was the

a. eta.
b. tatami.
c. pariah.
d. genin.
e. untouchables.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Eta.

The Eta in Japanese society were a people who occupy the lowest status in society.The work of Eta is everything related to animal slaughter and death matters. Slaughterer of animals, undertakers, executioners, leather tanning was a public work of the Eta.