HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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Warriors had to follow a strict code of conduct
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Different religions
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Peasants were at the bottom of society
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The basis of feudalism in Europe was the Roman Catholic Church whereas its basis in Japan was Buddhism or the Confucian law.
Detailed explanation-2: -Japanese religions had many gods and Europe religions had only one. Both celebrated different religious holidays. In Medieval Europe they believed in heaven and hell. They are monotheistic as they believe in one god (God).
Detailed explanation-3: -Shinto and Zen Buddhism were two of the major religions practiced in medieval Japan. Shinto was mainly concerned with daily life, while Zen Buddhism prepared the people for the life to come. The samurai also followed an important code called Bushido, a form of warrior philosophy.
Detailed explanation-4: -Europe and Japan differed in their cultural elements such as religion and art. Although the feudal systems of Europe and Japan were similar, their cultures were very different.
Detailed explanation-5: -Land ownership forms basis of all feudal societies. Both were fixed caste systems-a peasant was always born to peasants, and lords were always born to lords. Both knights and samurai swore fealty (loyalty) to their lords. More items