Study Guide Japan Test

The new Buddhism that the common people of Japan adopted was based on simplicity. It was...

The early Japanese didn't have a written language. Therefore, many learned to write in what language?

What is the traditional religion of Japan?

1. What type of landform is Japan?

Which Chinese philosopher influenced Japanese culture and family life?

What was the topic of most writing at the time of Heian?

The Heian period was a time of great cultural achievement. What is it called when a country experiences prosperity?

Japan closed itself off from other countries. What is this called?

At that time in history extended families were called...

According to the ancient religion of Japan, everything in nature had spirits. They were called...

What were Japan's large landowners titled?

Who were the rulers in the farming villages where the Japanese lived?

A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else is...

Who was the Prince who wanted Japan to be more like China?

Who were the first people in Japan?

The samurai code of rules was known as...

What was the document that a Prince wrote concerning how the Japanese should live?

What were hired trained professional warriors called?

What country did the early Japanese want to learn more about and copy?

4. A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone is...

2. Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote a book. It is considered the world's first novel. What is the title?