What was one main difference between Japanese and European feudalism

Question

A. Japanese feudalism emerged out of a period of violence; European feudalism did not
B. Japanese feudalism was influenced by religions other than Christianity
C. European feudalism involved the exchange of land for services; Japanese feudalism did not
D. Japanese samurai and European knights did not follow similar codes of conduct

Answer 1

B. Japanese feudalism was influenced by religions other than Christianity

Japanese feudalism was heavily influenced by Buddhism, Shinto, and Confucianism, which played significant roles in shaping the social structure and the principles governing the behavior of warriors, such as the samurai, who followed a code known as Bushido. European feudalism, on the other hand, was influenced largely by Christianity, with knights often adhering to a moral code known as chivalry, which was deeply connected to Christian values and the Church's teachings.

While there are other differences between Japanese and European feudalism, the other options provided are not entirely accurate or are oversimplified. European feudalism also emerged from periods of violence and instability following the collapse of the Roman Empire. Both systems involved the exchange of land (or its use) for services, although the nature of that exchange and the relationships it created could vary. Samurai and knights did follow different cultural codes (Bushido and chivalry), but these codes had similarities in terms of values like honor, loyalty, and martial prowess.