Feudal Hieracy
During the time of feudalism in Japan, all people of society were defined by their position in the hierarchy which was constructed to place order and control over the countries citizens. Depending on your status on the pyramid, you were given a certain amount of land, wealth, resources and power, as well as how others viewed you in society. It was a crucial and vital aspect of life at this time and greatly influenced the lives of the Japanese.
Emperor - The highest ranking noble who was more of a puppet figure with little power.
Shogun - Highest ranking military leader with the most power.
Daimyo - Powerful warlords who managed land and armies in a certain area.
Samurai - Warriors who had additional privileges and higher social status than common people.
Ronin - Commoners who were paid to fight at battles only when needed.
Peasants - Were divided into craftsmen and farmers who worked the land and sold their produce for profit.
Artisans - Accumulated income through the making of foods and products.
Merchants - Made their money off other peoples work which was not accepted by the higher ranking people.
Shogun - Highest ranking military leader with the most power.
Daimyo - Powerful warlords who managed land and armies in a certain area.
Samurai - Warriors who had additional privileges and higher social status than common people.
Ronin - Commoners who were paid to fight at battles only when needed.
Peasants - Were divided into craftsmen and farmers who worked the land and sold their produce for profit.
Artisans - Accumulated income through the making of foods and products.
Merchants - Made their money off other peoples work which was not accepted by the higher ranking people.