JAPAN UNIT TEST

ritual suicide performed by samurai

Which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor?

Most of the leading writers of the Heian period were

Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?

Which is NOT true of Heian-kyo?

In Japan today, the lasting influence of the Heian period is strongest in

The Fujiwara family gained political power by

How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?

A code that ruled a samurai's life--calling on the samurai to be honest, fair, and fearless in the face of death.

In which order did Buddhism spread to the following countries?

Before the time of Prince Shotoku, Japanese government

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

The main job of the shogun was to

What features gave natural beauty to Heian-kyo?

Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan’s golden age?

When Korean workers settled in Japan, how did they change the lives of the Japanese?

After they learned about Chinese writing, the Japanese

A 7th century emperor made changes in land ownership to strengthen imperial power. Who was most upset by these changes?

How might a samurai develop his "sixth sense" about danger?

Kemari, rango, and bugaku are all forms of

What action did the emperor Kammu take to reduce the political power of Buddhist priests?

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

The word "samurai" means

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

How many syllables does a haiku have?

Why did a samurai burn incense in his helmet?

What did a samurai receive in return for his loyalty and service?

The Heian period is called Japan’s golden age because of its?

a young man responsible for encouraging contact with the Asian mainland

If people saw two Heian men carrying fans with different numbers of folds, they could conclude that the men

What was the difference between the Chinese capital Chang’an and the Japanese capital Nara?

The design of a Shinto temple would most likely draw attention to

A daimyo in medieval Japan was most like which person in medieval Europe?

How can one tell whether a Japanese poem is a tanka?

How did the samurai of Japan differ from European knights in the Middle Ages?

Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize?

Prince Shotoku’s creating ranks for government officials was based on

As a result of foreign influence, the Japanese began creating sculptures of

a noble family who controlled Japan for nearly 300 years

Why is the "Tale of Genji" especially famous?

Judo and karate are Japanese martial arts. Unlike other ways the samurai learned to fight, martial arts such as these

What Chinese architectural style did Japanese Buddhists adopt?

What happened during the 15th century in Japan?

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

A samurai of medieval Japan was similar to a _______ of medieval Europe.

Which of the following was a factor that influenced the development of Heian art and sculpture?

What is tanka?

Which royal practice helped bring the Heian period to an end?

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

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

A daimyo of medieval Japan was most like a _________ of medieval Europe.

Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on