beauty more than generosity and honesty.

ocho is most likely the artist who developed a technique of

carving separate pieces from wood and then joining them.

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

Their position in society declined.

Which group of women had the least respect and independence?

women of the samurai class in the 17th century

How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?

Bushido Code is much stricter than the idea of chivalry

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

Zen helped samurai learn discipline and focus their minds.

What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?

Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.

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

drew their scenes with thin lines and bright colors

The object of the game of kemari is to

keep the ball in the air as long as possible.

Samurai wore armor made of

rows of small metal plates and laced together with silk

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

stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment; meditate

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

to serve and protect the shogun

The followers of Amida Buddhism believed that

all people could reach paradise.

fostered a spirit of harmony and calm among the samurai.

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.

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

The emperor was restored to ruling power.

How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?

They married into the royal family and acted as advisors

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

because it is shaped like a bird in flight

One reason Heian aristocrats played kemari was

because they had plenty of leisure time.

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

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