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How was feudalism in medieval Europe similar to feudalism in Japan?

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feudalism in medieval Europe and Japan shared some similarities in terms of their social and economic structure, but they also had some differences.

in both systems, a lord owned land and granted it to vassals or samurais in exchange for military service and loyalty. both societies were hierarchical, with the king or emperor at the top of the social structure, followed by nobles or daimyos, then the vassals or samurais, and finally peasants or commoners.

there were some differences between the two systems. for example in japan, the emperor was considered the highest authority, but the real power was held by the shogun, a military leader who controlled the samurais. In contrast, in medieval Europe, the pope and the church had significant power and influence over the feudal system and monarchs were often in conflict with the church over power and authority.

while feudalism in medieval europe and japan shared some similarities, they were distinct systems that developed in different historical, cultural, and social contexts.

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