Question

How were the roles of samurai and knights similar?

Both controlled the peasant population through military force to protect their kings.

Both protected the interests of large landowners through military service.

Both were members of a special warrior class from early childhood.

Both were highly elected officials in their societies.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- Both protected the interests of large landowners through military service.
- Both were members of a special warrior class from early childhood.

Notes:
- They served feudal lords (daimyō or nobles) rather than being primarily “elected officials.”
- While both could use force over peasants as part of the feudal order, their main role was military service to protect and enforce the landowners' interests, not specifically to “protect their kings.”