The Japanese peasants were similar to A. the European vassals.

B. the European lords.

C. the Chinese emperors.

D. the European serfs.

The Japanese feudal system, like that of Europe, depended on bonds of personal loyalty. It also was based on land ownership since both were agricultural-based societies reliant on farming. In Europe, with the influence of Roman law, the noble-peasant relationship was seen as mutual and contractual.

the correct answer is option c. elenita versus "early puerto rican decor" is the best example, out of all the options, of a cultural conflict. a cultural conflict is defined as what happens when different cultures, that have different values and believes, clash. elenita not liking or accepting the puerto rican style of decoration, would represent that she does not identify herself with the puerto rican culture, therefore does not want to have decorations influenced by that culture.