Question

when looking at the feudal system, which is a notable difference between japanese samurai and european knights?
japanese samurai were not considered part of the higher class.
european knights were not part of the military.
japanese samurai were highly educated.
european knights were highly qualified government leaders.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: Japanese Samurai were part of the higher class (warrior class) in feudal Japan, so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze the second option: European Knights were a military order, so this is incorrect.
3. Analyze the third option: Japanese Samurai were highly educated, studying martial arts, literature, and philosophy, which is a notable difference from European Knights (who focused more on military skills and chivalry without the same emphasis on broad education).
4. Analyze the fourth option: European Knights were not primarily highly qualified government leaders; they were military nobles, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Japanese Samurai were highly educated.