Question

a major difference between Japanese Samurai and European Knights during the Middle Ages is that only Knights : a. followed distinct code of honor B. Wear protective armor and carried swords C. Received land in payment for their services D. Provided military protection for the ruling class

Answer 1

A major difference between Japanese Samurai and European Knights during the Middle Ages is that only Knights "C. Received land in payment for their services," since in Japanese culture such land grants were not seen as being honorable. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Received land in payment for their services.

Explanation

The Knights is a term used to refer to a set of soldiers on horseback. Particularly in the Middle Ages in Europe, the Knight was an armed institution that served the king or feudal power. They used to receive land as compensation for their service. Usually, the Knights had to respect a code of conduct. On the other hand, Samurai is a Japanese term used to refer to the military caste that provided its protection and security services to the Daimyo lords in the Japanese feudal system. These, like the European Knights, took a code of conduct; but unlike the Knights, they did not receive land in exchange for their services. So, the correct answer is C. Received land in payment for their services.