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1
Losing a fight, disobeying an order, failing to protect his lord are ways a samurai could
be expelled from his position.
lose land.
earn imprisonment.
lose his honor.
2
What did the Yamato rulers govern before they called themselves emperors of Japan?
all of Japan
a monastery
a clan
a port city
3
During the 1400s, Japan was
split into two factions, ruled by two shoguns.
run by one shogun with an emperor figurehead.
divided, with many daimyo controlling different territories.
ruled by one powerful emperor.
4
Zen Buddhists did not believe
in self-discipline.
that wisdom can be found in quiet thinking.
that faith leads to wisdom.
in regular meditation.
5
Samurai warriors improved their discipline with flower arranging, tea ceremonies, and
fishing expeditions.
intricate dances.
musical instruments.
Zen Buddhist meditation.
6
Contact with China and Korea influenced Japan by
sharing a written language, philosophy, and a new religion.
spreading Chinese and Korean weapons and fighting styles.
changing traditional art forms & musical performances
leading to different farming and trade practices in Japan.
7
Bushido, “the way of the warrior,” represents
the particular fighting style of the samurai.
the religious rituals performed by samurai.
the rules of daily behavior followed by samurai.
the code of loyalty sworn to a daimyo.
8
The emperor of Japan became a figurehead in the late 1100s, which means he
appeared to rule while someone else actually held power.
lost all power and was sent out of the country.
was the leader of the official religion of Japan.
was appointed leader of the powerful shogun generals.
9
Which of the following is a characteristic of Pure Land Buddhism?
raked gravel gardens
an elaborate tea ceremony
chanting Buddha’s name
daily communal rituals
10
Who wrote many of the great works of early Japanese literature?
Buddhist monks
noble women
emperors
peasant boys
11
Why did Japanese nobles in the city of Heian call themselves “dwellers among the clouds”?
Their lives were easy and removed from the rest of Japan.
Their court was located in a foggy valley.
They chose to live in very tall buildings.
They thought of themselves as gods and goddesses.
12
The traditional religion of Japan is
Hinduism
Buddhism
Shinto
Taoism
13
Which of the following is a true statement about life as a samurai?
Samurai could attend the theater.
Samurai could get married.
Samurai could take part in commerce.
Samurai could trade.
14
What did the two Mongol attacks on Japan have in common?
The Japanese had superior weapons in both attacks.
The Japanese had bigger armies in both attacks.
The Japanese were aided by the weather in both attacks.
The Japanese were helped by Korean allies in both attacks.
15
Which of the following is not a way the samurai tradition survives in Japan?
working hard
showing loyalty to companies and sports teams
showing disloyalty to family
practicing self-discipline and sacrifice
16
Which list is in the order of most powerful to least power?
shogun, samurai, daimyo, peasant
samurai, shogun, daimyo, peasant
samurai, shogun, peasant, daimyo
shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasant
17
Japanese people lived on coastal plains because of most of Japan
is desert
has volcanoes
has rivers and lakes that often cause floods
has mountainous slopes that are difficult to live on & farm
18
Which of the following statements is true about the Ainu?
Ainu people looked the same as other people of Japan.
Ainu people practiced a traditional religion called Shinto.
Ainu people are the ancestors of modern Japanese.
Ainu people spoke a unique language that was eventually lost
19
Who unified Japan in the 1500s?
Lady Murasaki Shikubu
Kublai Khan
Prince Shotoku
Oda Nobunaga
20
What was the main reason the emperor lost control of Japan to the Minamoto shogun?
The shogun defeated the emperor in battle.
The emperor was too busy with courtly life in Heian.
Peasants were unhappy & refused to recognize the emperor.
The emperors did not have an army equipped with gunpowder.
21
What did samurai warriors receive in return for their military services?
money
land
servants
noble titles
22
The efforts of Prince Shotoku led to the spread of
feudalism
Noh
Shinto
Buddhism
23
The samurai period in Japan lasted until the 1800s for all of the following reasons except
Japan’s rulers limited technology.
Japan’s rulers banned guns.
Japanese believed samurai were chosen by gods.
Japan was isolated from the rest of the world.
24
The raked rock garden helped Zen Buddhists to
pray
make sacrifices.
predict the future.
meditate
25
Why was Japan isolated from Korea and China in ancient times?
Japan is separated by the Great Wall.
Japan is thousands of miles away from Korea and China.
Japan’s island location separated it from Asia
Trade between these nations was forbidden
26
Which of the following best describes Heian paintings?
scenes from nature, scenes from court life, soft colors
scenes from battles, bright and bold colors
scenes from religious stories, bright and bold colors
scenes from nature or court life, bright and bold colors
27
What would happen if a robber attacked the home of a samurai family while the men were at war?
The thief would be stopped by the local shogun leader.
The home would be defended by young boys.
The thief would successfully steal goods.
The home would be protected by female samurai.
28
How did Noh differ from earlier forms of Japanese drama?
It was more serious.
It was more humorous.
It did not include music.
It included acrobatics.
29
Because of the geography of their country, the diet of Japanese people consists mainly of
fruit
wheat
seafood
beef
30
Samurai warriors fought with
knives
their hands.
two swords.
firearms
31
Why was The Tale of Genji so influential?
Piece of literature by a Japanese woman & influenced poets
Accurate depiction of nobles & influenced religious leaders
Considered the 1st great religious guide describing rituals
Accurate depiction of nobles & influenced painters
32
Japanese nobles put aside their differences and united in 1274 to
rebuild after a hurricane.
fight a common enemy, the invading Mongols.
fight the outbreak of disease.
overthrow a corrupt emperor in Heian.
33
Which of the following events happened after the court became a center for art and culture?
The Shinto religion began.
Villages were ruled by clans.
Shoguns took control of Japan, creating a military society.
Prince Shotoku ruled Japan and spread Chinese ideas.
34
How was the Buddhism of the Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the common people?
Common people focused more on lengthy meditation sessions.
Elaborate rituals practiced by nobles, not by common people
The nobles focused more on good behavior than on faith.
The common people attended regular religious services.
35
The main duty of a samurai warrior was to
defend his daimyo and his daimyo’s property.
manage large tracts of land for the nobles in Heian.
conquer distant lands for the Japanese emperor.
defend peasants from bandits or thieves.
36
According to Confucius, which family sequence is in order from most power to least?
Father®Older brother®Younger brother®Mother
Father®Mother®Older brother®Younger brother
Mother®Father®Younger brother®Older brother
Mother®Father®Older brother®Younger brother
37
Why did nobles move to Heian during the 800s?
It was a popular port from which to travel abroad.
They wanted to be close to the emperor to win his favor.
It was a walled city, safe from invaders and angry peasants.
It was a center of trade and commerce.
