Which of the following describes an accurate distribution of power in feudal Japan? Choose the best answer choice, and explain.
Responses
The shogun ruled through the military strength of his daimyo, who managed plots of land throughout the country.
The shogun had absolute power over the entire country.
The daimyo ruled the country as the shogun was beholden to them.
The emperor ruled through his military strength and left the administration to the shogun.
The best answer choice that accurately describes the distribution of power in feudal Japan is the first one: "The shogun ruled through the military strength of his daimyo, who managed plots of land throughout the country."
In feudal Japan, power was decentralized and fragmented among various military leaders known as daimyo who controlled different regions. The shogun was the military leader who held the most power and authority, but he depended on the loyalty and military strength of the daimyo to maintain control over the country. The daimyo managed their own plots of land and controlled their own samurai warriors, giving them significant power and influence in their respective territories. The shogun, while the most powerful individual in the hierarchy, needed the support of the daimyo to effectively govern and defend the country.