Question

Which of the following best describes the role the warrior classes played in medieval Japan’s economy?(1 point)
Responses

Warriors stopped trading during the Warring States period because of the fighting.
Warriors stopped trading during the Warring States period because of the fighting.

Warriors made sure that the shogun did not become patrons of guilds.
Warriors made sure that the shogun did not become patrons of guilds.

Warriors tried to control the market because it was an important role the shogun gave them.
Warriors tried to control the market because it was an important role the shogun gave them.

Warriors served the shogun throughout the country, which meant they purchased goods throughout Japan.

Answer 1

Warriors served the shogun throughout the country, which meant they purchased goods throughout Japan.

Explanation: Samurai were spread across domains, paid in stipends (often rice) and acted as consumers and local administrators. Their presence and demands — especially under Tokugawa policies like sankin-kotai — helped stimulate and integrate markets rather than halting trade.