History Feudalism in Europe and Japan – Flashcards

Both had farming where peasants did the work. The governments and landowners of both regions relied on professionally trained soldiers for protection. These soldiers were called knights in Europe. In Japan, they called samurai.

Knights were expected to follow a code of behavior known as chivalry. Kind to the weak, loyal to their lord, and courageous in battle. The samurai code of behavior was known as bushido. Samurai were generous, fearless in battle, and above all, loyal to their daimyo, or lord.

Religion, literature, and the role of woman.

Knights were Christians. Teachings of Jesus Christ. Samurai practiced ancient Shintoism. Buddhism is based on the teachings of the Buddah.

Poetry called haiku became popular in feudal Japan. Most haiku deal with nature. An epic poem is a long poem usually about warriors or heroes. Legends and myths and heroes with superhuman qualities. Lyric poems resemble songs. Praises woman and ideal love. Poet-musicians called troubadours.

Medieval woman, for example, often had no say in whom they married. They were trained in household chores, such as sewing, spinning, weaving, and farming.

Woman in feudal Japanese society enjoyed more equal statue with man. In samurai families, inherit part of the family's estate. In fact, some women became samurai and fought alongside their husbands.

Politics kings and large landowners rule in place of central governments. Economics Most people live and work in a rural setting on farms or manors. Manors provide residents with much of what they need and become the center of economic and social life. Social Society becomes highly structured, with kings at the top followed by nobles, knights, and peasants. Age of chivalry emerges as knights become highly valued and respected for their loyalty and military skills.

Japanese weddings are usually based on a Shinto ceremony. Shinto religion was widely practiced in Medieval Japan. Strong sense of duty and loyalty to the family. old code of bushido.

ideals of loyalty and honor also remain strong in Europe.

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The samurai code of behavior was known as bushido

based on worship of and respect for nature and ancestors

a long poem usually about warriors or heroes. legends and myths and heroes with superhuman qualities.

trained soldiers

military leaders were called shogun.

Japanese feudalism developed as a result of a breakdown in the central government and the rise to power of individual landowners. In Japan, landowners were called daimyo. Samurai fought on behalf of the powerful landowners. The samurai code of behavior was known as bushido. Samurai were generous, fearless in battle, and