The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan

Question 1

Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?

Accepted Answer

loyalty and honor

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A warrior class began to run the country.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

As samurai culture developed, women's status declined.

Question 4

Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Always be prepared and alert.

Question 5

Which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor?

Accepted Answer

It allowed them free movement.

Question 6

Judo and karate are Japanese martial arts. martial arts such as these

Accepted Answer

often do not require weapons.

Question 7

The main job of the shogun was to

Accepted Answer

rule through military power

Question 8

How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?

Accepted Answer

observe each step very precisely

Question 9

What did the Shogun expect from the Daimyo and Samurai in return for money and land?

Accepted Answer

loyalty

Question 10

Read the first two lines of this haiku. Which line below would correctly complete the haiku?

Accepted Answer

Hear the water laugh.

Question 11

A person about to fight a samurai would benefit most by finding a way to defend themselves from

Accepted Answer

arrows.

Question 12

In return for their loyal military service Samurai expected

Accepted Answer

Money and housing

Question 13

Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on

Accepted Answer

discipline.

Question 14

Which tool would a student of calligraphy use most?

Accepted Answer

a brush

Question 15

What happened in Japan during the period marked on the timeline?

Accepted Answer

Daimyos fought each other for land and power.

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