Medieval Japan was based upon the feudal system, where weaker territorial lords owed their loyalty to stronger ones. All power was held by military dictatorships led by the

A.
shoguns.
B.
emperor.
C.
samurai.
D.
knights.

1 answer

The correct answer is A. shoguns.

In medieval Japan, shoguns were the military dictators who held the real power, while the emperor was more of a ceremonial figurehead. The feudal system involved lords (daimyos) who owed allegiance to the shogun, and samurai were the warrior class serving them.