How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?

They married into the royal family and acted as advisors

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

drew their scenes with thin lines and bright colors

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 were Japanese samurai and European knights different?

Bushido Code is much stricter than the idea of chivalry

For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family

controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.

Samurai wore armor made of

rows of small metal plates and laced together with silk

In the 12th century, women

could inherit property and perform the duties of a vassal.

The object of the game of kemari is to

keep the ball in the air as long as possible.

fostered a spirit of harmony and calm among the samurai.

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

Zen helped samurai learn discipline and focus their minds.

ocho is most likely the artist who developed a technique of

carving separate pieces from wood and then joining them.

One reason Heian aristocrats played kemari was

because they had plenty of leisure time.

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.

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

Their position in society declined.

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

to serve and protect the shogun

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

because it is shaped like a bird in flight

beauty more than generosity and honesty.

The followers of Amida Buddhism believed that

all people could reach paradise.

Which group of women had the least respect and independence?

women of the samurai class in the 17th century

What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?

Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.

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

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