Describe the values, social customs, and traditions prescribed by the lord-vassal system consisting of shogun, daimyo, and samurai and the lasting influence of the warrior code in the twentieth century.

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Kendal Mueller

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22 October, 11:55

Describe the values, social customs, and traditions prescribed by the lord-vassal system consisting of shogun, daimyo, and samurai and the lasting influence of the warrior code in the twentieth century.

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Albert Cline · Answer 1

Shoguns - generals who rule in emperors stead.

Daimyo - this are the land owners in Japan.

Samurai - this are trained warriors who come from noble families.

Explanation:

Minamoto clan leader took the title of shogun in 1192 and they passed it Down to their children for the 700years.

Societal structure

Emperor - usually a figurehead

Shogun - powerful military general (leader).

Daimyo & samurai - daimyos are powerful leaders who lead soldier's made up of samurais.

Samurai - they serve shoguns and daimyos.

Peasant - poor and powerless civilians.

Daimyo and Samurai relationship: daimyos pay samurais to protect their land, this samurai are usually paid with food supplies but the strong ones are paid in land.

Samurai warrior code:

Bushido is the warriors code of conduct which states that

He must be a brave and honorable fighter.

Live simple and disciplined.

Be loyal to his Lord till death.