Who was Minamoto Yoritomo?

first shogun; killed rival family members

nature spirits from the Shinto religion

belief that all natural things are alive and have a spirit

holy place where rituals are performed

In Zen Buddhism, what is the purpose of martial arts?

find inner peace through self control

What is the scientific explanation for the Japanese Islands?

they are actually the tops of volcanic mountains

large dirt tombs in which the Yayoi buried their chiefs

person who acts as a temporary ruler

What caused the Mongol attacks to fail?

violent storms destroyed their fleet

According to Japanese myth, the islands of Japan were formed from:

water drops falling from the gods' spear

the code of conduct for the Samurai

general who made himself shogun in 1333 but was a weak ruler

Japan's capital city for 1000 years

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1
Who was Minamoto Yoritomo?
first shogun; killed rival family members
commander of the military in 400 AD
first Japanese emperor
man who created Japanese paper
2
What is the Japanese religion whose followers pray at a shrine?
Shinto
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
3
What is KAMI?
the name for the shrines where people worshiped nature gods
another name for Buddhist monks
a Japanese art form
nature spirits from the Shinto religion
4
What is ANIMISM?
belief that all natural things are alive and have a spirit
belief in Buddhism
belief in Bushido
belief that ancestors are always watching over you
5
What is a SHRINE?
a temple where only monks can enter
holy place where rituals are performed
a book of scripture memorized by monks
a special fishing pole used by Japanese fishermen
6
In Zen Buddhism, what is the purpose of martial arts?
impress all of your friends and neighbors
protect your family from invaders
find inner peace through self control
be prepared to fight enemies
7
Who almost took the throne in 770 AD but was stopped by the emperor's family?
Bushido
Amaterasu
Minamoto Yoritomo
a Buddhist monk
8
Why did the Samurai use decorative masks?
to terrify enemies
to save their delicate skin from UV rays
because they were always wanting to put on a show
to hide their frightened faces
9
What percentage of Japan's land is farmable?
50
30
40
20
10
Who was AMATERASU?
the sun goddess
the moon goddess
the moon god
the sun god
11
Japan's current emperor claims to be descended from which early Japanese leader?
Gempei
Jimmu
Onin
Zen
12
The fields where rice is grown are called...
plots
fields
swamps
paddies
13
What were the mirror, jewel, and sword that were given by the gods?
representations for the origins of Japan
talismans for keeping evil spirits away
symbols of leadership
The first tools made by settlers
14
What was life in the Jomon culture based upon?
farming
sword making
metal working
fishing
15
How many times did the Mongols try and invade Japan?
2
6
4
8
16
What is the scientific explanation for the Japanese Islands?
they are actually the tops of volcanic mountains
they used to be part of China but broke away
they are actually an optical illusion
scientists have no idea how they formed
17
What is a KOFUN?
large dirt tombs in which the Yayoi buried their chiefs
the god of burial
a special seafood dish
a type of Japanese martial arts
18
What was the name of the war beginning in 1180 AD between the Minamoto & Taira families?
The Great War
Onin War
Sino-Japanese War
Gempei War
19
What is a regent?
a burial ground
a long staff used by kings
another name for the emperor
person who acts as a temporary ruler
20
A smaller group within a larger religion is known as:
zen
anismist
sect
ming
21
What caused the Mongol attacks to fail?
a huge volcano erupted while they were attacking
they were weaklings
violent storms destroyed their fleet
they were too hairy
22
What were the Samurai given in exchange for their protection and loyalty?
land
origami frogs
riches beyond imagination
really nice swords
23
According to Japanese myth, the islands of Japan were formed from:
water drops falling from the gods' spear
a volcano eruption
the tears of Susanowo, the storm god
the Yellow River
24
Prince Shotoku formed a constitution and government based on the teachings he learned from.
China
Mongolia
Thailand
Korea
25
What is BUSHIDO?
the Japanese rules of war
the code of conduct for the Samurai
a sword used by Samurai
small green bush found in many Japanese gardens
26
Which culture introduced farming to Japan?
Jomon
Onin
Jimmu
Yayoi
27
Who is Ashikaga?
Japan's first emperor
introduce farming to Japan
famous Japanese artist
general who made himself shogun in 1333 but was a weak ruler
28
What is HEIAN?
place where the largest kofun can be found
Japan's first emperor
city where most Samurai are born
Japan's capital city for 1000 years

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