Which of the following statements best summarizes the role of farmers, artisans, and merchants in feudal Japan? (1 point)
• All contributed to feudal Japanese society, but they were valued less because they did not have military expertise.
• Individuals in these social classes tended to be very poor and unable to make much money.
• These groups were a very small minority in feudal Japan and were not very important as a result.
• Merchants were valued more than farmers and artisans because of the money they made.