In both Europe and Japan, feudalism was developed as a way to cope with a weak central government and powerful lords. There was also a threat of invasion from the outside, and a need for local response to situations as they develop.
Other parts of the world had similar governmental systems that were also referred to as feudal or medieval, though they did not happen at the same time.
A. Power was based on class relationships
It depends on what your criteria are. People of feudal Japan were better at making sake and integrating Taoism into martial arts. People of medieval Europe were better at playing Irish harps and discussing Catholic canon law.
By naturally organizing it into a specialized and functional society.
Europe
all the people knew their roles in a rigid class system
A. Power was based on class relationships
A. Power was based on class relationships
providing social stability
In Japan, feudalism seemed to have a greater negative affect on its culture.
It depends on what your criteria are. People of feudal Japan were better at making sake and integrating Taoism into martial arts. People of medieval Europe were better at playing Irish harps and discussing Catholic canon law.
By naturally organizing it into a specialized and functional society.
By naturally organizing it into a specialized and functional society.
Feudalism in Japan was between the years 1192 and 1868 whereas in Europe it started in 800 and ended by 1400. The nights of both parties were loyal due to legal contract. They followed strict ethical codes and spent their lifetime getting ready for war.
all the people knew their roles in a rigid class system
People knew their roles in a rigid class system.
Europe
Feudalism, in medieval Europe, was based on the exchange of land for military service.