“Japan” means - Mr. Logan's Learning Vault -...

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The Feudal Age1. Japanese and European feudalism:• Local lords controlled the people on their

lands

• Had armies of warriors (samurai/knights) who fought for them

• These warriors had similar codes of honourthat governed their fighting and social status

Life of the Samurai• Disadvantages:

• Had to follow daimyo’s wishes, even if ordered to commit suicide

• Had to maintain high levels of personal honour and fighting skill

• Could die at any time