How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?

observe each step very precisely

After they learned about Chinese writing, the Japanese

used simplified Chinese characters for sounds in Japanese

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

a warrior class began to run the country

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

He increased contact with neighboring cultures

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

Nara lacked a wall for protection

The Fujiwara family gained political power by

marrying daughters into the royal family

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

simplicity was thought to be beautiful

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

martial arts often do not require weapons

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

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

by emptying the mind of distracting thoughts

Why is the "Tale of Genji" especially famous?

it may have been the world's first novel

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

kamikaze pilots in World War II

Which sentence below is an example of cultural diffusion?

Practices and beliefs spread from Korea to Japan

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

one whose father was a court noble

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

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