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In document 5, the author is the pope; as the Christian church was a powerful entity in Feudal Europe, he's probably trying to assert his own power over the aristocracy of Europe.

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Naturally as a Japanese samurai he would believe  that being loyal to your master since Samurai were expected to live by a rigorous code of conduct

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Better would be: Since he's a Confucian scholar, he's probably emphasizing proper conduct since the Confucian system expects people to adhere to duties and obligations of their role in society.

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Better would be: Since he's a Confucian scholar, he's probably emphasizing proper conduct since the Confucian system expects people to adhere to duties and obligations of their role in society.

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In document 3 the author, a teacher of Confucianism and military training, naturally reflected views that coincide with the intellectual virtues of Confucianism. However Yamaga Solo, also expressed distinctly different views as well with his great reverence for military achievement. Therefore, demonstrating how he want to promote the popularity of the way of the samurai through cultural similarities.

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Both areas of Japan and Europe had evident codes of law that were valued by adherents of these laws, and if one were to dishonor such morals, certain consequences were set and faced

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Make the connection: Samurai were expected to live by a strict code of honor; since he's a samurai facing dishonor, he's probably trying to restore honor by passing on Samurai values to his son in hopes that he can restore his family's position.

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Make the connection: Samurai were expected to live by a strict code of honor; since he's a samurai facing dishonor, he's probably trying to restore honor by passing on Samurai values to his son in hopes that he can restore his family's position.

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Naturally, as a Japanese Samurai, Torii Mototada must follow the ways of Bushido and punish himself for committing a major mistake such as losing his master's castle to the enemy. As an honorable samurai, Mototada wrote a testament reminding his son to stay true to his position as a warrior and to stay humble. Because he is speaking to his son, he is likely to choose these words in order to keep his son in check and to pursue his duties righteously, always staying loyal to serving others.

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In the post classical era, Feudal Europe and Japan had social, political, and cultural features that were alike. For instance, the constant  pattern of keeping fundamental roles in society to make a functional civilization. For example, the protectors of their regions emphasized the importance of loyalty and pride in being a knight or samurai.

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Despite, Feudal Europe and Japanese Shogunates evident geographical and cultural differences in the post-classical Era the two shared some strikingly similar features. In both regions a distinct form of official state protection was established through the practice of knighthood and samurais. These systems also reflected the moral principles and traditions of their culture and religion of Confucianism and Christianity. With imperial and noble sponsorship, both institutions served and favored the nobles over the lower class. These systematic institutions of power provided stability, uniting people under the same views and ethics they promote.

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Politically, Feudal Europe and Japanese Shogunates are similar in their employment of warriors to uphold moral principles and protect masters. Another similar feature of both regions is the noble class's  acknowledgement for the dedication and labor of farmers and artisans. Additionally, both samurais and knights endure harsh disciplines and obligations in the feudal system.

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There is an evident similarity between knights and samurai. Both of these protectors have a system of trust and loyalty. Samurai had to have loyalty to their masters if they had one.  Knights had to have loyalty to the king. If either of these protectors broke there code it would be seen as a disgrace.  As seen in document 4, if a knight failed to adhere to the code,  it would be a dishonor to his knighthood. In document 6, if the samurai broke their loyalty  it would affect later generations.

There was also a system of people who provided protection for certain aspects of the societies in Europe and in Japan.  For that protection people would offer goods to people who protected them.  In Europe, as shown in document 1, the noble class defends the church and all people. In Japan, as shown in document 2, the shotgun  offers discipline and protects the people while the farmers offer them their goods. This system of exchange of certain performances proved to be beneficial for both areas.

A similarity between the era of japan and Europe are the consequences that people faced if they do not adhere to the rules or codes. In Europe, as seen in document 7, if anyone were to go against the cloth institution they were to face consequences, such as losing their craft for a year. Even being caught by false cloth would result in it being burned. Similarly, in document 7, there are moral principles set. And if a person were to not follow accordingly, they would be punished by a Samurai.

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The social classes that Europe and Japan had in post-classical times were similar.  They had three distinct classes that helped society.  In documents 1 and 2, there was the noble class with lords and kings, samurai and knights, and farmers. Feudal Europe placed the kings at the top, and Japanese Shogunates had lords or daimyos. These people of power directed the Japanese samurai and European knights. Lastly, the farmers of both Europe and Japan worked and produced food for the other classes.

Feudal Europe and Japanese Shogunates both had a warrior class where they fought and protected their people.  In documents 1, 3, 4, and 6, it states that Japanese samurai and European knights were loyal to their masters, were protectors of all people, and focused on martial discipline.

Japan and Europe differed in their warrior class's motives and values. In documents 3 and 6, it shows how the Japanese samurai practice the Way of the samurai, which shares some value to Confucian teachings as well as keeping their household name to high regard.  In document 5, the European knights served the Pope, which shows their religious devotion to Christianity.

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One feature that both Feudal Europe and Japanese Shogunates both share in common is that they believe the warrior class is to offer their service to anyone and that they must perform their duties well (documents 3,4, +6). Another feature is that they follow strict moral codes and must always be loyal to their duties and to their kings/masters (documents 3 +4). In post-classical Europe, the pope was the head of the religion and they had absolute power over the church. However, in Japan, there was no head of religion and it was only the Samurai who strictly followed the ways of Bushido (documents 3-6)

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-established official state protection #3, 4, 1
- influence of religion
#1, 3, 5
-hierarchy system
#1, 2, 6

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1. the systems of martial service in both feudal systems
use: docs 3, 4
2. the way the upper-class values work done by relatively lower classes
use: docs 1, 2, 7
3. the discipline and stress of being part of the feudal system
use: docs 1, 2, 5, 6