The Ise Shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu, and the high priest and priestess are always members of the imperial family because
A. Amaterasu is the patron kami of Japan.
B. only the imperial family is allowed in grand shrines.
C. only the imperial family is allowed to converse with Amaterasu.
D. Amaterasu is the ancestor of the Japanese emperors.
Answer: D
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