The Shoguns Flashcards
1
Q
Who was a Shogun?
A
The term shōgun, which means “general who quells barbarians,” is an ancient military term for the dominant warlord who held political and martial power in Japan.
2
Q
What were the shogun eras and matching Shoguns and dates?
A
1192-1333: Minamoto no Voritomo, 1st Kamakura shogun
1337-1573: Ashikaga Takauji, 1st Muromachi shogun
1603-1868: Tokugawa leyasu, 1st Tokugawa’s shogun
3
Q
Who were the 3 Shoguns of Japan?
A
Minamoto no Voritomo, Ashikaga Takauji, Tokugawa leyasu.
