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Members of the warrior classes tended to hold more political power in feudal Japan.
Members of the warrior classes tended to hold more political power in feudal Japan.
Merchants ranked highest in the social hierarchy because they became wealthy.
Merchants ranked highest in the social hierarchy because they became wealthy.
Farmers/peasants were lowest in the social hierarchy because there were not many of them.
Farmers/peasants were lowest in the social hierarchy because there were not many of them.
The emperor was at the head of the social hierarchy because that role had existed for so long.
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The statement that best summarizes feudal Japan’s social hierarchy is:
Members of the warrior classes tended to hold more political power in feudal Japan.
In feudal Japan, the samurai and other warrior classes held significant power and influence, despite the emperor being the nominal head of state. The social hierarchy placed warriors above peasants and merchants, reflecting the importance of military service and governance during this period.
