How Did the Kamakura Shogun Come to Power in Japan

question 36

Multiple Choice

How did the Kamakura shogun come to power in Japan?

• A)The empress came under the influence of Taira and allowed the clan to rule on her behalf.
• B)A Buddhist monk tried to usurp the throne.
• C)The Minamoto clan defeated the Taira in the Gempei War.
• D)The Fujiwara clan intermarried with the Yamato clan.
• E)The Minamoto clan had themselves nominated as regents to rule.

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