Why did the samurai grow in power in the twelfth century?

their devout religious practices

Which of these is true about religion in Japan?

Korean ideas influenced development of beliefs in Japan

Which is NOT a characteristic of Japan during the Nara and Heian period?

employment of officials on basis of civil service exams

Which of the following was true during Nara and Heian Japan?

Government controlled by hereditary/influential clan members

Which of these was true of The Tale of Genji?

created enduring components of Japanese culture

What factor led to Japan's unique and independent culture?

Isolation from others as a result of being an island nation

How did the samurai influence the growth of military rule in medieval Japan?

put down rebellions throughout the country

What can be determined by the comparison in the picture?

China influenced Japanese writing

Which of the following is a true statement about leadership in Japan?

Samurai served as government officials and warriors

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Japan Review (Ross)

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1
What does the strict code of conduct of the samurai mean?
emperor of heaven
way of the spirits
the way of the warrior
full of suffering
2
Why did the samurai grow in power in the twelfth century?
the rise of the military society
their political alliances
their economic power
their devout religious practices
3
Which of these is true about religion in Japan?
Japanese rulers rarely received gifts from foreigners
Japan used Confucian ideas to choose government workers
Japan refused to allow other religions to build temples
Korean ideas influenced development of beliefs in Japan
4
What does the Tale of Genji primarily focus on?
Japanese court life
Japanese religion
Japanese warfare
Japanese economics
5
Which is NOT a characteristic of Japan during the Nara and Heian period?
modeling government on Chinese ideas
adoption of Confucian ideas
usage of Chinese written language
employment of officials on basis of civil service exams
6
Which of the following was true during Nara and Heian Japan?
Japan followed strict Confucian civil service system
Government controlled by hereditary/influential clan members
Japan officials were not supported financially by government
Japan adopted the culture of China
7
What factor would best complete the chart?
Five pillars of faith
Reincarnation after death
Love of nature
karma and dharma
8
Select the theme that was NOT expressed in Medieval Japanese arts.
Love of natural beauty
Simplicity of life
Chinese culture
War
9
Which of these was true of The Tale of Genji?
sparked a military revolution by the nobility
created enduring components of Japanese culture
only influenced the lower classes of Japanese society
was popular for a time but is no longer important
10
This resulted in a change in Japan's social structure.
democratic elections
Japan conquering neighboring countries
The rise of military power
a decrease in followers off Buddhism
11
What factor led to Japan's unique and independent culture?
Interaction with others through trade
Belief in Buddhism
Powerful military leadership
Isolation from others as a result of being an island nation
12
What characteristic completes the diagram?
guided by scripture
came to Japan through trade
taken from teachings of prophet
all things have spirits
13
In feudal Japan, what did the Daimyo receive in return for giving the samurai land?
castles
gold
loyalty
slaves
14
Who was the ruling class of Japan?
Shogun
Daimyo
King
Samurai
15
How did the samurai influence the growth of military rule in medieval Japan?
put down rebellions throughout the country
pledged allegiance to the daimyo
eliminated the need for state police
trained Japanese army in fighting techniques
16
Which option completes the diagram?
Scholar-officials
Neo-Confucianism
Shoguns rule Japan
Merchant Class
17
What group completes the diagram?
Monks
Shogun
Merchants
Artisans
18
What can be determined by the comparison in the picture?
Japanesse and Chinese writing are identical
Japan influenced the development of written Chinese
Korean influences led to both writing systems
China influenced Japanese writing
19
Which of the following is a true statement about leadership in Japan?
Minamoto clan held power only through marriage
Only samurai were involved with court politics
Emperor ruled through the use of brute force
Samurai served as government officials and warriors
20
Who was the ruling class in Japan by the 1500's?
shogun
most powerful Daimyos
samurai
all powerful godlike Emperor

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