Which system of governance in Japan placed a strong emphasis on education and included roles for women?

The correct answer highlights a key aspect of Japanese feudalism, which was characterized by a decentralized political structure where local lords (daimyos) held significant power and authority over their territories. During the feudal period in Japan, there was a prevalent emphasis on education, particularly among the samurai class, who were expected to be literate and skilled in various academics, including Confucian principles, which also promoted moral behavior and civic responsibility.

Moreover, while the samurai were predominantly male, women in the feudal system played notable roles within their households and, depending on the period and region, had some educational opportunities. Education often extended to women, especially in the context of managing the household and understanding societal roles, although it was not uniformly accessible to all women.

In contrast, the other governance systems—such as the Shogunate system—primarily focused on military leadership and centralized control, while empirical governance does not accurately represent the unique feudal structure that integrated various social classes into the educational framework. Samurai law, a codification of the ethical and moral conduct expected of samurai, would also lack the broad emphasis on education that characterized the feudal system’s approach to society.