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

kamikaze pilots in World War II

Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 12th century than in the 17th?

as samurai culture developed, women's status declined

Before Tokugawa took power in 1603, what was happening for 100 years?

daimyos fought each other for land and power

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Ch.21: The Rise of the Samurai

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1
Which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japanese culture?
political power of the emperor
kamikaze pilots in World War II
prejudice against Amida Buddhists
skills in creating technology
2
Which of these would a teacher of a samurai most likely emphasize?
do whatever you can to stay alive
have mercy on your enemy
avoid pain and suffering
always be prepared and alert
3
Judo and karate are unlike other ways samurai learned to fight because...
they do not require weapons
they were used mostly among children
they served as popular entertainment
they helped with their spiritual healing
4
A daimyo in medieval Japan was most like which person in medieval Europe?
a king
a bishop
a lord
a knight
5
The main job of the shogun was to:
loyally serve and obey his lord
rule through military power
encourage arts and literature
give advice to the emperor
6
Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 12th century than in the 17th?
when the capital moved to Edo, women were declined gov. jobs
as Buddhism took hold, women could not seek enlightenment
when the emperors regained power, women lost authority
as samurai culture developed, women's status declined
7
Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on:
prayer
faith
warefare
discipline
8
Which was NOT a weapon used by a samurai?
spear
sword
bow and arrow
canon
9
Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?
loyalty and honor
beauty and gracefulness
learning and intellect
forgiveness and generosity
10
Before Tokugawa took power in 1603, what was happening for 100 years?
Buddhists teachings fell out of favor
daimyos fought each other for land and power
the emperor regained his position
the shogun brought the samurai under control

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