Multiple choice

What was the emperor's role in feudal Japan?

  1. He was a powerless yet revered figurehead

  2. He was the supreme military commander

  3. He was commander of the daimyo

  4. He was the commander of the samurai
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Explanation

In feudal Japan, the emperor was considered a divine figurehead, but real political and military power was held by the shogun and the warrior class.

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