Multiple choice

What was the order of social structure of Tokugawa Japan?

  1. Emperor, daimyo, shogun, merchants, samurai, peasants

  2. Emperor, shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasants, merchants

  3. Emperor, shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasants, merchants

  4. Emperor, shogun, daimyo and then all others

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tokugawa social hierarchy followed a strict four-tier system: samurai, peasants, artisans, and merchants. The Emperor was the symbolic head, while the Shogun held actual political power.