Question

question 1-9
how did the rise of shoguns arguably help the japanese imperial family?
the shoguns gave military power to the emperors.
the shoguns provided a major source of revenue for the emperors.
the shoguns, rather than emperors, were the target of civil rebellions.
the shoguns restricted foreign trade, isolating the emperors from outside threats.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Shoguns held military power, not emperors, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Shoguns' revenue systems were separate, and they didn't provide major revenue to emperors, so wrong.
• Option 3: Shoguns were the de - facto rulers, so civil rebellions targeted them, sparing emperors. This makes sense.
• Option 4: Shogunate's foreign trade restrictions were for their own control, not to isolate emperors from threats, so incorrect.

Answer:

C. The shoguns, rather than emperors, were the target of civil rebellions.