Which of these people would have ranked most highly in Heian Japan?

one whose father was a court noble

A difference between the Chinese capital Chang'an and the Japanese capital Nara was

Nara lacked a wall for protection

Judo and Karate are Japanese martial arts. Unlike other ways the samurai learned to fight,

martial arts often do not require weapons

The Fujiwara family gained political power by

marrying daughters into the royal family

How did Japanese government change after Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?

a warrior class began to run the country

Which sentence below describes cultural diffusion?

Practices and beliefs spread from Korea to Japan

After they learned about Chinese writing, the Japanese

used simplified Chinese characters for sounds in Japanese

Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 12th century than the 17th century?

as samurai culture developed, women's status declined

which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?

kamikaze pilots in World War II

How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?

observe each step very precisely

Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see very few objects?

simplicity was thought to be beautiful

What is one important way in which Prince Shotoku changed Japan?

He increased contact with neighboring cultures

Why is the "Tale of Genji" especially famous?

it may have been the world's first novel

In Buddhist teachings, how does meditation help lead to wisdom?

by emptying the mind of distracting thoughts

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1
Which of these people would have ranked most highly in Heian Japan?
one whose father was a court noble
one whose beauty was admired by poets
one who scored well on national tests
one who paid the emperor money
2
A difference between the Chinese capital Chang'an and the Japanese capital Nara was
Nara lacked an orderly street pattern
Nara lacked a wall for protection
Nara lacked an imperial palace
Nara lacked religious temples and monasteries
3
Someone who was battling a samurai would benefit most by finding a way to defend against
axes
chariots
arrows
cannons
4
Judo and Karate are Japanese martial arts. Unlike other ways the samurai learned to fight,
martial arts were mostly used among children
martial arts helped with spiritual training
martial arts served as popular entertainment
martial arts often do not require weapons
5
The Fujiwara family gained political power by
creating a monopoly on international trade
taking over the position of emperor
marrying daughters into the royal family
getting support from unhappy peasants
6
If people saw two Heian men carrying fans with different numbers of folds, they could conclude
had reached different ages
held different ranks
had different tastes
belonged to different clans
7
How did Japanese government change after Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?
Chinese ideas led to ranks of officials
a warrior class began to run the country
the emperor became more powerful
A new constitution was based on nature
8
Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize?
always be prepared and alert
do whatever you can to stay alive
avoid pain and suffering
have mercy on your enemy
9
Which sentence below describes cultural diffusion?
Practices and beliefs spread from Korea to Japan
Warships and armies from Japan attacked Korea
Korea & Japan grew different crops cuz of different climates
Written languages developed separately in Japan and Korea
10
After they learned about Chinese writing, the Japanese
invented a new set of characters based on objects in Japan
changed their grammar to be more like Chinese
began speaking Chinese in everyday conversation
used simplified Chinese characters for sounds in Japanese
11
The main job of the shogun was to
rule through military power
encourage arts and literature
loyally serve and obey his lord
give advice to the emperor
12
Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on
warfare
faith
discipline
prayer
13
Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan's golden age?
farmers
aristocrats
merchants
emperors
14
Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 12th century than the 17th century?
as samurai culture developed, women's status declined
as Buddhism took hold, women could not enlightenment
when capital moved to Edo, women were denied government jobs
when the emperors regained power, women lost authority
15
Before the time of Prince Shotoku, Japanese government
had a bureaucracy of officials
filled jobs based on examinations
ruled over Korea and China
depended on local leaders
16
As a result of foreign influence, the Japanese began creating sculptures of
emperors
Shinto kami
armored warriors
the Buddha
17
Most of the leading writers of the Heian period were
priests
foreigners
women
peasants
18
which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?
political power of the emperor
prejudice against Amida Buddhists
kamikaze pilots in World War II
skill in creating technology
19
Which tool would a student of calligraphy use?
a hammer
a needle
a brush
a pipe
20
Prince Shotoku's creating ranks for government officials was based on
Shinto ideas
Confucian ideas
Muslim ideas
Buddhist ideas
21
The design of a Shinto temple would most likely draw attention to
worship of foreign gods
the cycle of pain and suffering
a code of moral rules
respect for beauty of nature
22
How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?
help prepare the refreshments
tell jokes while the water boils
observe each step very precisely
suggest moving the party outside
23
Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see very few objects?
the nobles lacked money to buy things
the wood floors were considered dirty
valuables were hidden to prevent theft
simplicity was thought to be beautiful
24
Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?
learning and intellect
loyalty and honor
forgiveness and generousity
beauty and gracefulness
25
What action did the emperor Kammu take to reduce the political power of Buddhist priests?
He tore down old temples
He taught a new religion
He moved the capital city
He introduced high taxes
26
A daimyo in medieval Japan was most like which person in medieval Europe?
a king
a knight
a bishop
a lord
27
What is one important way in which Prince Shotoku changed Japan?
He divided power among the chiefs of clans
He increased contact with neighboring cultures
He turned it into an agricultural society
He introduced the craft of bronze and iron smithing
28
Why is the "Tale of Genji" especially famous?
it was retold as an oral history
it may have been the world's first novel
it reveals secrets about the royal family
it records the lives of ordinary farmers
29
which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor?
it allowed them free movement
it showed their strength in battle
it was inexpensive to purchase
it made them demonstrate courage
30
In Buddhist teachings, how does meditation help lead to wisdom?
by teaching the steps to a moral life
by emptying the mind of distracting thoughts
by encouraging the study of books by enlightened teachers
by providing a time to regret one's sins

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