Feudalism A political economic and social system based

Feudalism A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, the holding of land, and military service.

European Feudalism King Land - Fief Lord Land - Fief Protection Knight Peasant Loyalty & Military Service Lord Knight Peasant Loyalty & Military Service Knight Peasant Food & Labor Peasant

Japanese Feudalism Shogun Land - Shoen Protection Daimyo Samurai Peasant Loyalty Samurai Peasant Food Peasant

Who was a Samurai? * Served and protected the Daimyo, in exchange for land. * Upheld a strict moral obligation to the Daimyo, known as Bushido * Spent most if not all of their lives preparing for war * Used Horses on the battlefield to increase mobility * Wore light armor, some iron but mostly leather, no face masks. * Fought with a two-handed sword, the Katana * Huge focus on honor – would rather take their own life than be imprisoned

Who was a Knight? Served and protected a lord, in exchange for land Obeyed his lord based on an agreement called the Feudal Contract Began training for combat at a very young age Rode into battle on horses, wearing full suits of metal armor. They were not able to move easily, but were well protected Would use lances, shields and swords in battle

Medieval Warriors vs. European knight Samurai Warrior

Full Samurai Attire

Medieval Warriors Knight’s Armor Samurai Armor

Warwick Castle, England

Osaka Castle, Japan