Japanese+and+European+Feudalism

Feudalism was a political and social system of the Middle Ages in which lords gave land to vassals in exchange for service and loyalty. There were many similarities and differences between the feudal systems of Japan and Europe. You already took notes on each system.


 * Your task is to compare and contrast the two systems.**
 * 1. You must list at least one similarity and one difference for each level (Do samurai and knight separately)**
 * 2. Exclude the lowest level from the Japanese system**

Notes on how to compare and contrast Compare Contrast This is a table you can use
 * General statements mentioning something they have in common; because of this, your statements can be short
 * Use the word "both" or "each" or something to that effect
 * Doesn't have to be too detailed
 * Should be related to a similarity
 * Statements should be specific and detailed; because of this, they will be longer than your similarities
 * You should write about each topic separately
 * Cannot simply say "one is something and the other is not"; you must explain how they are different
 * Usually you will use a contrasting term such as whereas, on the other hand, or but the other, for example
 * Classes || Japanese Society || Similarities || European Society ||

Compare and Contrast Knights and Samurai p.468
 * Samurai || Both || Knights ||