How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?

observe each step very precisely

What happened to Japanese culture when Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku came into power in 593?

Cultural diffusion occurred at a faster rate.

What key difference between China and Japans's government emerged in the 9th century

Noble family members held high governmental positions.

What brought Japan's warrior society to an end in 1868?

The emperor was restored to ruling power.

For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family

controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.

ability to recognize beauty more than generosity & honesty.

What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?

Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.

Shinto priests built shrines that reflected Japan's

agricultural society and love for nature.

How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?

Samurai code, Bushido stricter than knights' code, chivalry.

In medieval times, Japan absorbed different cultures because Prince Shotoku

encouraged contact with Korea and China.

Which of the following is true of Japan's native music?

It always was recited using few notes.

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

kamikaze pilots in World War II

Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 1100s than in the 1600s?

As samurai culture developed, women's status declined.

Why is the Heian period called Japan’s golden age?

because of its art and literature

Why were medieval Japanese documents written in Chinese?

Ancient Japanese was only a spoken language.

How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?

Married daughters into the royal family & acted as advisors.

What happened in Japan during the period marked on the timeline?

Daimyos fought each other for land and power

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

Simplicity was thought to be beautiful.

Which group of women had the least respect and independence?

women of the samurai class in the 17th century

Japan learned new art techniques because during the 5th and 6th century

Korean & Chinese immigrants created Japan's religious art

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

A warrior class began to run the country.

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1
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
2
What happened to Japanese culture when Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku came into power in 593?
Other cultures emerged for the first time.
Japan was not influenced by other cultures.
Other cultures completely replaced Japans'.
Cultural diffusion occurred at a faster rate.
3
Which tool would a student of calligraphy use most?
a brush
a hammer
a pipe
a needle
4
What key difference between China and Japans's government emerged in the 9th century
Noble family members held high governmental positions.
Japanese emperors became the main ruler of the land.
Government officials were appointed based on merit.
Uji chiefs regained their power and control of land again.
5
In Japan today, the lasting influence of the Heian period is strongest in
politics and government.
rank and class.
science and technology.
literature and drama.
6
The Tale of Genji is often called
Japan's version of a Shakespearean play.
the greatest work of Japanese poetry.
the world's first novel.
the most beautiful painting in Japanese history.
7
What brought Japan's warrior society to an end in 1868?
The code of Bushido was abolished.
The United States defeated Japan in World War II.
The emperor was restored to ruling power.
The last shogun died without an heir.
8
For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family
served as the official court artists to the emperor of Japan
were the Japanese royal family, from which all emperors came
controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.
were in charge of the entire banking system in Japan.
9
What action did the emperor Kammu take to reduce the political power of Buddhist priests?
He tore down old temples.
He introduced high taxes.
He moved the capital city.
He taught a new religion.
10
Which royal practice helped bring the Heian period to an end?
taxing most land too heavily
imposing military control
providing food to the hungry
giving large estates to nobles
11
Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?
loyalty and honor
learning and intellect
beauty and gracefulness
forgiveness and generosity
12
Heian society valued
hard work and unselfishness more than elegance and fashion.
ability to recognize beauty more than generosity & honesty.
the desire to live simply more than having beautiful things.
military strength & political power more than poetry & art.
13
What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?
Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.
Japan splintered into many tiny independent kingdoms.
He resigned and became the very last shogun.
Emperor regained his power for the next 100 years.
14
Using this photo, one of the most important beauty features for women in the Heian period was
graceful arm gestures.
a beautiful smile.
long hair.
red flowers on her garments.
15
Shinto priests built shrines that reflected Japan's
changing values and different morals.
agricultural society and love for nature.
good economy and appreciation for art.
progressive industry and complex history.
16
How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?
Knights fought more often on horseback than samurai did.
Samurai were loyal to lords, knights were loyal only to king
Samurai code, Bushido stricter than knights' code, chivalry.
Knights wore armor, but samurai did not.
17
In medieval times, Japan absorbed different cultures because Prince Shotoku
had relatives that lived in Korea and China.
encouraged contact with Korea and China.
ruled Japan after ruling Korea and China.
conquered many cities in Korea and China.
18
Which of the following is true of Japan's native music?
It always had very elaborate melodies.
It never had any accompanying lyrics.
It never had any singing or vocal parts.
It always was recited using few notes.
19
Which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?
kamikaze pilots in World War II
political power of the emperor
skill in creating technology
prejudice against Amida Buddhists
20
Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on
warfare.
discipline.
prayer.
faith.
21
Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan’s golden age?
farmers
merchants
aristocrats
emperors
22
Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 1100s than in the 1600s?
When the emperors regained power, women lost authority.
As Buddhism took hold, women could not seek enlightenment.
When the capital moved to Edo, women denied govern't jobs
As samurai culture developed, women's status declined.
23
In medieval times, ideas from other cultures travelled to Japan by way of the
Chugoku Range.
Japanese Alps.
Korean Peninsula.
Hidaka Mountains.
24
Why is the Heian period called Japan’s golden age?
because of its military power
because of its rich mines
because of its foreign trade
because of its art and literature
25
Why were medieval Japanese documents written in Chinese?
Buddhist documents were written in Chinese.
Chinese was the original language of Japan.
Ancient Japanese was only a spoken language.
Japanese scribes were usually born in China.
26
What does Buddhism's moral code focus on?
expressed respect
acting correctly
using meditation
all of the above
27
How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?
Married daughters into the royal family & acted as advisors.
Controlled the treasury & force emperor to do what they want
Led army to overthrow rightful emperor, & rule in his place.
Continued to win elections b/c they were popular w/ people.
28
What happened in Japan during the period marked on the timeline?
Daimyos fought each other for land and power
The emperor regained his position.
The shogun brought the samurai under control.
Buddhist teachings fell out of favor.
29
Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see 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.
30
Which group of women had the least respect and independence?
women of the samurai class in the 12th century
women of the samurai class in the 17th century
peasant women in the 17th century
peasant women in the 12th century
31
Japan learned new art techniques because during the 5th and 6th century
Korean & Chinese immigrants created Japan's religious art
India & Japan traded goods & were influenced by each other.
English & French lit. affected how art was viewed in Japan
all of the above
32
How did Japanese government change after Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?
Chinese ideas led to ranks of officials.
The emperor became more powerful.
A new constitution was based on nature.
A warrior class began to run the country.
33
The main job of the shogun was to
encourage arts and literature.
give advice to the emperor.
loyally serve and obey his lord.
rule through military power.
34
Who were the samurai in medieval Japan?
Buddhist monks
warriors
commanders-in-chief
local lords

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