what was the role of samurai in feudal Japan?

Question

A. samurai were warriors who protected Japan without the use of weapons
B. samurai owned most of the land in Japan, which gave them political power
C. samurai interest in battles made feudal Japan go to war more often by the 1630s
D. samurai served the landholding daimyo and they hoped to prove their loyalty through military service and other roles

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. samurai served the landholding daimyo and they hoped to prove their loyalty through military service and other roles.

In feudal Japan, samurai were the warrior class who served the daimyo (feudal lords) in exchange for land and protection. Their role encompassed not only military duties but also administrative and bureaucratic responsibilities within the domains of their daimyo. Loyalty and service were key aspects of the samurai code, known as bushido.