Japan's medieval period was characterized by a de-centralized government, perpetual warfare, and the rise of a powerful warrior class. ... The shogun ruled over territorial warlords called daimyo, who built their power on noble warriors called samurai.
The social and popular culture also flourished as well. During the Nara period in Japan in the Middle Ages, an increase in political development was signified by conflicts between church and state. These conflicts occurred between the Buddhist clergy and the imperial family.
In Mexico the Olmec is considered the first significant civilization who are believed to have lived in the present day Veracruz and Tabasco. Following Olmec was the great Mayan civilization who occupied a large are including southeastern Mexico and Central America. Aztec a well-documented culture also known as Mexica culture. And lastly the Inca or Incan Empire in South America which is probably the largest empire in early 16th century.
In subsistence farming, landholdings tend to be small and scattered. The farmers tend to use traditional methods of agriculture. The output is not very high and it is consumed within the family.
