Medieval Japan

Question 1

Which order is the correct feudal system hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Farmers, Artisans, Merchants, outcasts

Question 2

During the Kamakura period, the Chinese Mongol emperor Kublai Khan attempted two attacks on Japan but both failed.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Which emperor moved the capital from Nara to Kyoto during the Heian period?

Accepted Answer

Kammu, Kanmu

Question 4

Which member of the social and political hierarchy were in charge of protecting particular regions for the Emperors?

Accepted Answer

Daimyo

Question 5

When did the muromachi period exist?

Accepted Answer

1336-1573

Question 6

In what period did Minamoto no Yoritomo become the first shogun to rule Japan?

Accepted Answer

Kamakura

Question 7

Who were the two groups that lived outside the Shi-no-ko-sho agreement?

Accepted Answer

Eta and Hinin

Question 8

The role of the master of Zen Buddhism is to guide followers towards enlightenment

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

When did the capital of Japan move to Kamakura?

Accepted Answer

1185

Question 10

What is a key principle of Shintoism?

Accepted Answer

Love and nature, Tradition and the family

Question 11

In the feudal system, what was the role of the emperor?

Accepted Answer

Religious and symbolic figure without political power

Question 12

True or false: Shi, no, ko, sho is the way to rank the order of the feudal system

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

In addition to their military role, the samurai were also in charge of:

Accepted Answer

Keeping order among peasants, Collecting taxes

Question 14

Which was the primary religion during the Heian period?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 15

What was the Heian period well known for?

Accepted Answer

Being the 'golden era', Developing culture in the form of art and literature

Question 16

How long did the Heian period last?

Accepted Answer

794-1185

Question 17

When was the economy seriously weakened due to the daimyo and farmers leading uprisings?

Accepted Answer

Muromachi period

Question 18

What does filial piety mean in Confucianism?

Accepted Answer

Children are expected to respect and obey their parents

Question 19

How did the Daimyo maintain power?

Accepted Answer

Land and armies

Question 20

During the Heian period, which role in society began to rise in power?

Accepted Answer

Shogun

Question 21

In what period were many temples and castles built?

Accepted Answer

Muromachi

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