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What role did peasants play in the japanese feudal system?

A:They were expert warriors..
B: they grew food for the country..
C:They traded with foreign countries..
D:They made political decisions..

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The main job of a peasant was being a farmer. They often had side jobs of making silk, paper and pottery. Japanese peasants got paid in rice, and land. They paid taxes in rice and food every month, to the upper class and the lord, also, they paid taxes to the daimyo, samurai and the lord when he called.

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Answer: B: They grew food for the country

Step-by-step explanation:

The main job of peasants during the Japanese feudal system was to be farmers and grow crops (silk, rice, etc..) which were then later heavily taxed by the emperor’s court.

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