What Was the Status of the Shogun During Japan's Kamakura

question 7

Multiple Choice

What was the status of the shogun during Japan's Kamakura period?

• A)He was still fairly weak.
• B)He had true independence in ruling Japan.
• C)He was a ruling vassal for the Chinese.
• D)He ran the military but not the civil government.
• E)He depended upon the emperor for military advice.

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