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Choose a Page:Who was the first emperor of China?What did the ancient Chinese invent?What was the Silk Road?When was the Great Wall of China b...Which festivals were celebrated by...How old is Japanese civilisation?Did the Japanese build castles?What was the religion of ancient J...Were there empresses as well as em...What did people eat in ancient Japan?When was writing first used in Japan?Who were the samurai?*What was a shogun?* What was a shogun? The first shogun was General Yoritomo, leader of a powerful clan in 12th century Japan. He was given the title 'shogun', or commander-in-chief, by the emperor. From then until the 19th century, shoguns had more power than the emperors.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Chinese, Japanese Civilisations