Question

When looking at the feudal system, which is a notable difference between Japanese Samurai and European Knights?

Japanese Samurai were not considered part of the higher class.
European Knights were not part of the military.
Japanese Samurai were highly educated.
European Knights were highly qualified government leaders.

Answer 1

Japanese Samurai were highly educated.

Explanation: Samurai were expected to study literature, philosophy (especially Confucianism), strategy, and often served as bureaucrats; European knights were primarily trained in combat and the chivalric code and generally had far less formal scholarly education.