Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Samurai

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the samurai?

• A)They remained a strong part of the shogunate period until the last shogun fell.
• B)They were well respected by the civilian population because of their wonderful military skills.
• C)They converted to Christianity in greater numbers than any other group in Japan.
• D)They lost their positions and their self-respect well before the shogunate came to an end.
• E)They were hired by merchants to collect money owed to them that people were not repaying.

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