What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?

Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.

How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?

Bushido Code is much stricter than the idea of chivalry

Which group of women had the least respect and independence?

women of the samurai class in the 17th century

What is the likely reason why this famous temple came to be called Phoenix Hall?

because it is shaped like a bird in flight

The followers of Amida Buddhism believed that

all people could reach paradise.

This picture shows a modern woman applying makeup in the Heian style. Which statement is true?

Heian woman used white face powder to look pale

How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?

They married into the royal family and acted as advisors

stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment; meditate

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

The emperor was restored to ruling power.

Why was Zen Buddhism a good match for the samurai way of life?

Zen helped samurai learn discipline and focus their minds.

The object of the game of kemari is to

keep the ball in the air as long as possible.

What did the samurai agree to do in exchange for land grants from the shogun?

to serve and protect the shogun

What happened to the role of women in samurai society from the 12th century to the 17th century

Their position in society declined.

One reason Heian aristocrats played kemari was

because they had plenty of leisure time.

Samurai wore armor made of

rows of small metal plates and laced together with silk

In the Japanese style of painting known as yamato-e, artists

drew their scenes with thin lines and bright colors

In the 12th century, women

could inherit property and perform the duties of a vassal.

For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family

controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.

ocho is most likely the artist who developed a technique of

carving separate pieces from wood and then joining them.

fostered a spirit of harmony and calm among the samurai.

beauty more than generosity and honesty.

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1
What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?
Japan splintered into many tiny independent kingdoms.
The emperor regained his power over the government
He resigned and became the very last shogun.
Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.
2
How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?
Samurai were loyal to their lords, but knights were not
Bushido Code is much stricter than the idea of chivalry
Knights fought more often on horseback than samurai did.
Knights wore armor, but samurai did not.
3
Which group of women had the least respect and independence?
women of the samurai class in the 12th century
peasant women in the 12th century
peasant women in the 17th century
women of the samurai class in the 17th century
4
As part of their training, samurai had to learn
the coffee ceremony
all of the above
relaxation techniques
self-control
5
What is the likely reason why this famous temple came to be called Phoenix Hall?
because it is shaped like a bird in flight
because it rose from the ashes of an earlier temple
because it looks like temples from Arizona
because it was believed to be a passageway to the afterlife
6
This photo shows a modern-day game of kemari. During the Heian period, who played kemari?
peasants
servants
courtiers
children
7
As shown, one of the most important beauty features for women in the Heian period was
graceful arm gestures.
red flowers on her garments.
a beautiful smile.
long hair.
8
The followers of Amida Buddhism believed that
there was no paradise.
only those chosen by God would reach paradise.
paradise was found on Earth.
all people could reach paradise.
9
This picture shows a modern woman applying makeup in the Heian style. Which statement is true?
Heian woman used white face powder to look pale
Heian women were interested in inner beauty
Heian women prized a natural look
Heian women gave themselves a masculine appearance
10
The Tale of Genji is often called
the world's first novel.
Japan's version of a Shakespearean play.
the greatest work of Japanese poetry.
the most beautiful painting in Japanese history.
11
Who were the samurai in medieval Japan?
Buddhist monks
local lords
warriors
commanders-in-chief
12
What were Japanese warriors called?
Ninjas
Bushido
Daimyos
Samurai
13
A samurai's supreme duty was to be so loyal to his lord that
he would surrender all of his land to him.
he would fight alongside him in battle.
he would offer his daughter in marriage to him.
he would gladly die for him.
14
How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?
They led an army to overthrow the rightful emperor
They controlled the Japanese treasury
They continued to win elections because they were popular
They married into the royal family and acted as advisors
15
This painting shows a scene from the Tale of Genji, by
Sei Shonagon.
Amida Buddha.
Murasaki Shikibu.
Fujiwara Michinaga.
16
Zen Buddhism
requires its followers to focus on everyday, logical think
stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment; meditate
stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment
stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment
17
What brought Japan's warrior society to an end in 1868?
The United States defeated Japan in World War II.
The last shogun died without an heir.
The code of Bushido was abolished.
The emperor was restored to ruling power.
18
This is the greatest masterpiece of Heian sculpture, the Amida Buddha, made by the artist
Sei Shonagan.
Jocho
Fujiwara
Murasaki Sikibu.
19
Why was Zen Buddhism a good match for the samurai way of life?
Zen helped samurai learn discipline and focus their minds.
gave samurai the hope of reaching the paradise of Pure Land.
Zen brought samurai closer to nature and their role in it.
forced samurai to examine and increase their fear of death.
20
Bushido means
"the way of the warrior."
"the art of beautiful writing."
"the sound of one hand clapping."
"the western paradise."
21
What evidence tells you that Genji's visit with a holy man, in the mountains, was at a spring?
The cherry trees are blooming.
The women are wearing red robes.
The land is mostly brown.
The women stand on a platform.
22
The object of the game of kemari is to
kick the ball into the opponents' goal.
keep the ball in the air as long as possible.
prevent the opponent from touching the ball.
get the ball as close to the target as possible.
23
What did the samurai agree to do in exchange for land grants from the shogun?
to ensure Japan stayed at peace
to devote his loyalty to the emperor alone
to serve and protect the shogun
to entertain the shogun with poetry and music
24
What happened to the role of women in samurai society from the 12th century to the 17th century
They no longer had a position in society.
Their position in society improved.
Their position in society stayed the same.
Their position in society declined.
25
A samurai's training included
swordsmanship.
archery
martial arts.
all of the above
26
The samurai's most prized weapon was his
gun.
sword.
horse.
fist.
27
One reason Heian aristocrats played kemari was
to fulfill religious obligations.
to settle arguments between noblemen.
because they had plenty of leisure time.
because they wanted to please the emperor.
28
What was the consequence when a samurai failed to live up to the code of Bushido?
He was publicly executed by his lord.
He committed ritual suicide.
He was imprisoned for life.
He was banished from Japan.
29
Based on this photo and your reading, what game is this man playing?
rango.
bugaku.
kyo.
kemari.
30
By the 17th century, samurai were expected to practice the art of beautiful writing, known as
Bushido.
the tea ceremony.
haiku.
calligraphy.
31
Samurai wore armor made of
panels of densely layered cotton
chainmail armor
thick leather panels
rows of small metal plates and laced together with silk
32
The Tale of Genji follows the love life of Genji, a fictional
emperor of China.
servant.
lady-in-waiting.
prince.
33
yamato-e included landscapes showing the seasons, natural beauty, scenes from literature, and
prominent figures in Japanese history.
monuments and great public buildings.
people doing seasonal tasks.
the emperor and his family.
34
In the Japanese style of painting known as yamato-e, artists
used the natural form of the subjects into geometric shapes.
painted with strokes of unmixed colors
used shapes, colors, and textures to depict objects
drew their scenes with thin lines and bright colors
35
This photo shows Phoenix Hall in Heian-kyo (now Kyoto). Phoenix Hall was built by
the brother of Sei Shonagan
the son of Fujiwara Michinaga
the father of Murasaki Sikibu
the uncle of Jocho
36
The well-groomed people who were members of the emperor's court were known as
fashionistas.
courtiers.
bugaku.
yoki.
37
In the 12th century, women
were completely under the control of the men
could inherit property and perform the duties of a vassal.
were required to fight in battle alongside men.
could not choose their own husbands.
38
For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family
served as the official court artists to the emperor of Japan
controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.
were the Japanese royal family, from which all emperors came
were in charge of the entire banking system in Japan.
39
ocho is most likely the artist who developed a technique of
scroll painting to show a series of events in time order
carving separate pieces from wood and then joining them.
creating entire works of art from a single piece of wood.
yamato-e to distinguish the Japanese style from the Chinese
40
The tea ceremony
gave the samurai an opportunity to demonstrate their talents
provided samurai their last meal before important battles.
involved planning the downfall of the samurai's enemies.
fostered a spirit of harmony and calm among the samurai.
41
Heian society valued
military strength and political power
hard work and unselfishness more than elegance and fashion.
beauty more than generosity and honesty.
the desire to live simply

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