Yamato society Flashcards
1
Q
who were the most powerful members
A
clan leaders
2
Q
who were beneath the clan leaders
A
a large class of free farmers, with free craft workers ranking below farmers. the lowest rank was held by enslaved Japanese people
3
Q
when did male farming families receive a plot of land
A
age 6 to farm for the rest of their lives
4
Q
what was the women’s role
A
an important role in religions communicating with Kamis. women were able to hold property like men. women could hold power. where were several female Yamato rulers
