Question

Who ruled large estates in feudal Japan?
Samurai
Daimyö
Shoen
Bushi

Answer 1

Daimyö

The feudal system in Japan included the shogun, daimyo, samurai, and peasants who worked the land.

The daimyo were feudal land owners who only answered to the shogun. Each daimyo was in control of their lands and samurai were employed by the daimyo to protect the lands. Peasants were used to work the land and would pay taxes to the daimyo in exchange for land and protection.

Answer 2

The correct answer should be Daimyo

Daimyo were powerful landowners and feudal lords who ruled until their decline in the Meiji period. Their rule was based on hereditary titles and aristocracy.