Question

Which of the following correctly compares Japanese feudalism to Western European feudalism?

Both developed in rebellion against central government.
Both lasted only a brief time before dissolving.
Both relied on mainly on family-based power structures.
Both resulted in the creation of representative government.

Answer 1

The selections do not adequately contrast Japanese and Western European feudalism.

The interaction between the central government and the feudal lords was one significant distinction between Japanese feudalism and Western European feudalism. In contrast to Western Europe, where the central government had greater control and influence over the feudal lords, Japan had a comparatively weak central government and the majority of power was held by regional lords, or daimyos.

Both systems included a warrior class and a hierarchical social framework, but they were different in how they handled land ownership. Whereas the feudal lords in Western Europe held territory because of their connections to the king, the daimyos in Japan received land grants from the central government.

Generally speaking, contrasting Japanese feudalism to

Feudalism in Western Europe is a complicated topic with numerous parallels and contrasts.