Why is the "Tale of Genji" especially famous?

it may have been the world's first novel

Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see very few objects?

simplicity was thought to be beautiful

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

a warrior class began to run the country

The Fujiwara family gained 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

After they learned about Chinese writing, the Japanese

used simplified Chinese characters for sounds in Japanese

Which of these people would have ranked most highly in Heian Japan?

one whose father was a court noble

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

He increased contact with neighboring cultures

Judo and Karate are Japanese martial arts. Unlike other ways the samurai learned to fight,

martial arts often do not require weapons

How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?

observe each step very precisely

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

as samurai culture developed, women's status declined

A difference between the Chinese capital Chang'an and the Japanese capital Nara was

Nara lacked a wall for protection

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

by emptying the mind of distracting thoughts

Which sentence below describes cultural diffusion?

Practices and beliefs spread from Korea to Japan

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1
Why is the "Tale of Genji" especially famous?
it was retold as an oral history
it records the lives of ordinary farmers
it may have been the world's first novel
it reveals secrets about the royal family
2
Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see very few objects?
the nobles lacked money to buy things
the wood floors were considered dirty
simplicity was thought to be beautiful
valuables were hidden to prevent theft
3
How did Japanese government change after Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?
a warrior class began to run the country
A new constitution was based on nature
the emperor became more powerful
Chinese ideas led to ranks of officials
4
Someone who was battling a samurai would benefit most by finding a way to defend against
arrows
chariots
axes
cannons
5
A daimyo in medieval Japan was most like which person in medieval Europe?
a knight
a king
a lord
a bishop
6
The Fujiwara family gained political power by
marrying daughters into the royal family
getting support from unhappy peasants
creating a monopoly on international trade
taking over the position of emperor
7
Which tool would a student of calligraphy use?
a brush
a hammer
a pipe
a needle
8
Before the time of Prince Shotoku, Japanese government
depended on local leaders
ruled over Korea and China
filled jobs based on examinations
had a bureaucracy of officials
9
which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor?
it made them demonstrate courage
it was inexpensive to purchase
it showed their strength in battle
it allowed them free movement
10
Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?
loyalty and honor
beauty and gracefulness
forgiveness and generousity
learning and intellect
11
which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?
skill in creating technology
prejudice against Amida Buddhists
political power of the emperor
kamikaze pilots in World War II
12
After they learned about Chinese writing, the Japanese
used simplified Chinese characters for sounds in Japanese
invented a new set of characters based on objects in Japan
changed their grammar to be more like Chinese
began speaking Chinese in everyday conversation
13
Which of these people would have ranked most highly in Heian Japan?
one who paid the emperor money
one whose father was a court noble
one whose beauty was admired by poets
one who scored well on national tests
14
What is one important way in which Prince Shotoku changed Japan?
He divided power among the chiefs of clans
He introduced the craft of bronze and iron smithing
He turned it into an agricultural society
He increased contact with neighboring cultures
15
Judo and Karate are Japanese martial arts. Unlike other ways the samurai learned to fight,
martial arts helped with spiritual training
martial arts were mostly used among children
martial arts served as popular entertainment
martial arts often do not require weapons
16
If people saw two Heian men carrying fans with different numbers of folds, they could conclude
had different tastes
had reached different ages
belonged to different clans
held different ranks
17
Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on
warfare
prayer
discipline
faith
18
How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?
help prepare the refreshments
tell jokes while the water boils
suggest moving the party outside
observe each step very precisely
19
The design of a Shinto temple would most likely draw attention to
respect for beauty of nature
worship of foreign gods
the cycle of pain and suffering
a code of moral rules
20
Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize?
do whatever you can to stay alive
always be prepared and alert
avoid pain and suffering
have mercy on your enemy
21
Prince Shotoku's creating ranks for government officials was based on
Confucian ideas
Buddhist ideas
Shinto ideas
Muslim ideas
22
Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 12th century than the 17th century?
as Buddhism took hold, women could not enlightenment
when capital moved to Edo, women were denied government jobs
as samurai culture developed, women's status declined
when the emperors regained power, women lost authority
23
A difference between the Chinese capital Chang'an and the Japanese capital Nara was
Nara lacked an imperial palace
Nara lacked an orderly street pattern
Nara lacked a wall for protection
Nara lacked religious temples and monasteries
24
What action did the emperor Kammu take to reduce the political power of Buddhist priests?
He moved the capital city
He taught a new religion
He tore down old temples
He introduced high taxes
25
Most of the leading writers of the Heian period were
women
priests
peasants
foreigners
26
In Buddhist teachings, how does meditation help lead to wisdom?
by emptying the mind of distracting thoughts
by providing a time to regret one's sins
by encouraging the study of books by enlightened teachers
by teaching the steps to a moral life
27
The main job of the shogun was to
encourage arts and literature
loyally serve and obey his lord
rule through military power
give advice to the emperor
28
As a result of foreign influence, the Japanese began creating sculptures of
the Buddha
armored warriors
emperors
Shinto kami
29
Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan's golden age?
emperors
merchants
aristocrats
farmers
30
Which sentence below describes cultural diffusion?
Warships and armies from Japan attacked Korea
Written languages developed separately in Japan and Korea
Practices and beliefs spread from Korea to Japan
Korea & Japan grew different crops cuz of different climates

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