Question

Compare the administrative system of the Chinese and Japanese empires during the mediaeval period.

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. Write a brief introduction - China and Japan were important centres of power during the mediaeval period
2. Describe the similarities and differences of both the empires

Solution:

China and Japan were important east Asian empires during the mediaeval period.

• China was ruled by the Tang Dynasty where the emperor was supreme authority. Japan also had an emperor who had most powers.
  
• But there was a stark difference between the administrative policies of both empires. In China, state officials were selected after conducting competitive examinations based on education and excellence. But in Japan, administration was done by the feudal lords known as Shoguns. They also controlled lands. Under Shoguns, Tokyo emerged as the centre of power in Japan.