Who were the Ikkō-ikki?
Samurai clan
Merchant coalition
Rebel monks
Foreign invaders
Answer
The Ikkō-ikki were a powerful religious movement in Japan during the 15th and 16th centuries, composed of warrior monks of the Pure Land Buddhist tradition who sought to establish an independent monastic state. The Ikkō-ikki were known for their charismatic and politically astute leaders and their unique military strategies, which allowed them to effectively resist powerful warlords.
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