Japan Vs Feudal Europe

The systems Presence of Feudal System par Feudalism developed slightly later in Japan than in europium Contrast Base of Feudalism European feudalism was grounded in Roman legal structure while Japan feudalism had as its basis Chinese Confucianism Evidence 1 Europe the economic system of Europe is based on an economic system made of the relationships mingled with the different classes in the hierarchal life in Europe. Japan Unlike Europe, Japans economy relied on Internal money flow.For the most part an Agricultural thrift Evidence 1 What the main Religion was Europe Christianity Japan Buddhism with Shinto Influence and Zen Buddhism Evidence 2 class differences and positions Divisions of Class and Rank Europe King, Nobles (dukes, Duchesses), Peasants, Serfs Japan Empower (acts as a figurehead) Shogun (has the power, Military Leader), Deadly (Each ascendences an area of land had Is master so his Samurai who are paid to work for and cheer him), Samurai (Warriors who fought to pr otect their Diamond and people.They uphold a strict code of selflessness and celebrate), Peasants (farmers and Sherman, they were considered higher class than in Europe because they supplied food which all classes depend on), Artisans (people who were specialized in a specific trade), Merchants (Merchants were the lowest class and their Job was to trade and transport goods as well as shop-keep Europe Unity of Church and State, Papacy sometimes forced conversion Japan In feudal Japan, state and religion were kept separate for the most part.Buddhism came to Japan 300 years before feudalism took shape. It blended with the native Japanese religion Shinto to for Zen Buddhism Japanese variation of Buddhism Reinforced Bushier values of mental and self-discipline Buddhist monasteries became very soused Conversion was never forced. Monasteries were centers of learning, charity, interpretation for the poor It was the country official religion throughout feudal Japan, but religious leaders d id not try to control politics or society.This non-interference allowed the Shogun and Dynamos to rule while only focusing on the military and political aspects of their rulers The beliefs of Zen Buddhism were very popular among samurai since they followed beliefs of Bushier Evidence 3 Compare and Contrast in Warriors and their valuesWho they were, difference in training, attire, Position in society, role in the community, duty outside of warfare Bushier-values Justice or verticality Without rectitude they will not be fulfilling the full responsibility of the samurai Courage Doing what its right no matter how scary Mercy Politeness (etiquette) Honesty Honor obedience Self Control judge to have not only the strength and skills to face combat in the violent Middle Ages but was also expected to temper this aggressive side of a knight with a chivalrous side to his nature. To fear God and maintain His ChurchTo serve the liege lord in velour and faith To protect the weak and defenseles s To give succor to widows and orphans To refrain from the wanton giving of offence To live by honor and for reputation To despise pecuniary reward To fight for the welfare of all To obey those placed in authority To guard the honor of fellow knights To eschew unfairness, niggardness and deceit To keep faith At all times to speak the truth To persevere to the end in any enterprise begun To respect the honor of women Never to refuse a challenge from an equal Never to turn the back upon a foe Evidence