Which of the following statements best summarizes feudal Japan's social hierarchy?

Question

A. Merchants ranked highest in the social hierarchy because they became wealthy
B. Members of the warrior classes tended to hold more political power in feudal Japan
C. The emperor was at the head of the social hierarchy because that role had existed for so long
D. Farmers/peasants were lowest in the social hierarchy because there were not very many of them

Answer 1

The statement that best summarizes feudal Japan's social hierarchy is:

B. Members of the warrior classes tended to hold more political power in feudal Japan.

In feudal Japan, the samurai (warrior class) had significant political and military influence, often overshadowing the emperor, who was more of a symbolic figure. While farmers were generally respected for their role in producing food, they did not rank above the samurai in terms of social and political power.