What factor contributed to the development of Japan's feudal system?
(1 point)
Responses
The central government became weak and lost power.
The central government became weak and lost power.
China’s Han dynasty took control and formed the new structure.
China’s Han dynasty took control and formed the new structure.
An increase in trade led to a need for a new system.
An increase in trade led to a need for a new system.
The Mongol invasion established a new government that created the system.
To find the correct answer, we need to evaluate each option and see which one aligns with the development of Japan's feudal system.
1. "The central government became weak and lost power."
This option suggests that the weakening and loss of power of the central government led to the development of Japan's feudal system. This explanation aligns with historical events, as the central government in Japan did become weak, leading to a power shift towards local warlords and the rise of feudalism.
2. "China’s Han dynasty took control and formed the new structure."
This option refers to China's Han dynasty taking control and forming a new structure in Japan. However, this is not historically accurate. While China did have influence on Japan, it was mostly through cultural exchange rather than direct control over its political systems.
3. "An increase in trade led to a need for a new system."
This option suggests that the growth of trade led to the need for a new system, and this new system could be understood as the feudal system. This explanation holds some truth as increased trade would have necessitated a new system to regulate economic activities. However, it does not fully capture the complexity and factors that contributed to the development of Japan's feudal system.
4. "The Mongol invasion established a new government that created the system."
This option suggests that the Mongol invasion established a new government that created the feudal system in Japan. However, this is historically inaccurate. While the Mongol invasions did have an impact on Japan, they did not establish a new government or directly create the feudal system.
Based on the evaluation, the correct answer is likely the first option: "The central government became weak and lost power."