Question

Which was not a reason for the decentralization of Japan that occurred during the 1300s and 1400s?

increased power of the daimyo
decline of imperial authority
success of the Mongol invasion
rise of the samurai warrior elite

Answer 1

Decentralization (or decentralisation) is the process of redistributing or dispersing functions, powers, people or things away from a central location or authority.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralization

Answer 2

Yes, I know that. But I'm not sure what caused decentralization in Japan. I can't find it in the textbook:


http://heuta.com/K12Content/Courses/resources/swfs/media/Twelfth_Grade/History/Unit22161/Lesson87171/AP_WOR_S2_08_07.pdf

Answer 3

You can eliminate one for sure.

Answer 4

"Ultimately, Japan’s decentralization resulted in a series of destructive civil wars, in which local lords battled each other with armies of well-trained warrior elites called samurai."

Answer 5

Which was NOT a reason -- this is the part that is really confusing me

Answer 6

It's not D, right?

Answer 7

I'm not sure.

Answer 8

Which can we eliminate "for sure"?

Answer 9

According to wikipedia it says the Mongol invasions of Japan were unsuccessful.

Answer 10

So I think the Mongol invasions would not be a reason.

Answer 11

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So I think the Mongol invasions would not be a reason.
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Read the question again.

Answer 12

Which was NOT a reason for the decentralization of Japan that occurred during the 1300s and 1400s?

Answer 13

I think the answer is C

Answer 14

I think the same.

Answer 15

Ok, I'll let you know if it's right. Thanks.

Answer 16

No problem.