The Essence of the "Shogunate System" Was That

question 104

Multiple Choice

The essence of the "shogunate system" was that

• A)governmental power became decentralized under the emperor.
• B)governmental power became centralized under the shogun, while the emperor ruled in name only.
• C)the emperor became the central ruler and the shogun became a nominal official.
• D)the military was put under complete civilian control.
• E)the peasants were granted the rank of samurai.

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