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In which period did Yasuke serve Nobunaga?

  • Edo

  • Sengoku

  • Heian

  • Meiji

Answer

Sengoku period, a time of great political and social upheaval in Japan, was when Yasuke served Nobunaga. During this period, Japan was divided into many warring factions, and Nobunaga was one of the most powerful warlords. Yasuke, an African man who arrived in Japan in 1579, quickly gained Nobunaga's trust and became one of his most trusted retainers.
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