Which sentence describes cultural diffusion?

Practices and beliefs spread from Korea to Japan

After they learned about Chinese writing, the Japanese

simplified Chinese characters to represent Japanese sounds

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

A warrior class began to run the country

What is one important way in which Prince Shotoku changed Japan?

He increased contact with neighboring cultures

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

because of its art and literature

Why is the Tale of Genji famous?

it may have been the world's first novel

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

How did the fujiwara family first gain political power?

by marrying daughters into the royal family

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

kamikaze pilots in World War II

In Buddhist teachings, how does meditation help lead to wisdom?

by emptying the mind of distracting thoughts

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1
In Japan today, the lasting influence of the Heian period is strongest in
politics and government
science and technology
rank and class
literature and drama
2
Which sentence describes cultural diffusion?
Warships from Japan attack Korea
Practices and beliefs spread from Korea to Japan
Written languages developed separately in Japan and Korea
Korea & Japan grew different crops because of their climates
3
After they learned about Chinese writing, the Japanese
invented a new set of characters based in objects in Japan
began speaking Chinese in everyday conversation
changed their grammar to be more like Chinese
simplified Chinese characters to represent Japanese sounds
4
The main job of the shogun was to
rule through military power
give advice to the emperor
loyally serve and obey his lord
encourage arts and literature
5
How did the Japanese government change after Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?
A warrior class began to run the country
Chinese ideas led to rank of officials
A new constitution was based on nature
The emperor became more powerful
6
Which tool would a student of calligraphy use most?
a hammer
a brush
a pipe
a needle
7
What is one important way in which Prince Shotoku changed Japan?
He turned it into an agricultural society
He introduced the craft of bronze and iron smithing
He divided power among the chiefs of clans
He increased contact with neighboring cultures
8
Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following a code of Bushido?
beauty and gracefulness
learning and intellect
loyalty and honor
forgiveness and generosity
9
Why is the Heian period called Japan's golden age?
because of its military power
because of its rich mines
because of its art and literature
because of its foreign trade
10
If people saw 2 Heian men carrying fans with different #s of folds, they could assume the men
belonged to different clans
giving large estates to nobles
held different ranks
had different tastes
11
Prince Shotoku's creating ranks for government officials was based on
Confucian ideas
your mom's ideas
Shinto ideas
Buddhist ideas
12
Before the time of Prince Shotoku, Japanese government
had a bureaucracy of officials
depended on local leaders
filled jobs based on examinations
ruled over Korea and China
13
Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan's golden age (Heian period)?
emperors
merchants
your moms
aristocrats
14
Why is the Tale of Genji famous?
it may have been the world's first novel
It tells the story of ordinary people
it reveals secrets about the royal family
it was told through oral history
15
Which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor?
It allowed them free movement
It made them demonstrate courage
It was inexpensive to purchase
It showed their strength in battle
16
Someone who was preparing for a battle against samurai would benefit by defending themselves
against cannons
against chariots
against arrows
against axes
17
Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 12th century than in the 17th?
When the emperors regained power, women lost authority
As samurai culture developed, women's status declined
As buddhism took hold, women could not seek enlightenment
When the capital moved to Edo, women were denied gov't jobs
18
Unlike other ways a samurai learned to fight, judo and karate
caused great harm to the enemy
served as popular entertainment
often do not require weapons
were used mostly among children
19
Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize?
Have mercy on your enemy
Avoid pain and suffering
Do whatever you can to stay alive
Always be prepared and alert
20
Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on
faith
warfare
prayer
discipline
21
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
22
How did the fujiwara family first gain political power?
by getting support from unhappy peasants
by marrying daughters into the royal family
by becoming emperor
by gaining a monopoly on international trade
23
Which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?
prejudice against Amida Buddhists
skill in creating technology
kamikaze pilots in World War II
political power of the emperor
24
In Buddhist teachings, how does meditation help lead to wisdom?
by encouraging the study of books by enlightened teachers
allows time to reflect on The Walking Dead
by teaching steps to a moral life
by emptying the mind of distracting thoughts

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