Which is the proper hierarchy of Japanese feudalism from most to least powerful?

The shogun was Japan’s military ruler, and daimyo were powerful landholding lords who served under the shogun. Samurai served the daimyo as warriors, while merchants held a lower position in the feudal social hierarchy. Therefore, the order from most to least powerful is shogun, daimyo, samurai, merchant: choice A.

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