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

Their position in society declined.

One reason Heian aristocrats played kemari was

because they had plenty of leisure time.

ocho is most likely the artist who developed a technique of

carving separate pieces from wood and then joining them.

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

Samurai wore armor made of

rows of small metal plates and laced together with silk

The object of the game of kemari is to

keep the ball in the air as long as possible.

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

to serve and protect the shogun

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

Zen helped samurai learn discipline and focus their minds.

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

because it is shaped like a bird in flight

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

drew their scenes with thin lines and bright colors

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

The emperor was restored to ruling power.

The followers of Amida Buddhism believed that

all people could reach paradise.

In the 12th century, women

could inherit property and perform the duties of a vassal.

What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?

Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.

Which group of women had the least respect and independence?

women of the samurai class in the 17th century

beauty more than generosity and honesty.

How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?

They married into the royal family and acted as advisors

How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?

Bushido Code is much stricter than the idea of chivalry

fostered a spirit of harmony and calm among the samurai.

For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family

controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.

stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment; meditate

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1
What was the consequence when a samurai failed to live up to the code of Bushido?
He committed ritual suicide.
He was imprisoned for life.
He was banished from Japan.
He was publicly executed by his lord.
2
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 stayed the same.
Their position in society improved.
Their position in society declined.
3
The Tale of Genji is often called
Japan's version of a Shakespearean play.
the most beautiful painting in Japanese history.
the greatest work of Japanese poetry.
the world's first novel.
4
One reason Heian aristocrats played kemari was
to settle arguments between noblemen.
because they wanted to please the emperor.
to fulfill religious obligations.
because they had plenty of leisure time.
5
This painting shows a scene from the Tale of Genji, by
Murasaki Shikibu.
Amida Buddha.
Sei Shonagon.
Fujiwara Michinaga.
6
Who were the samurai in medieval Japan?
commanders-in-chief
Buddhist monks
local lords
warriors
7
ocho is most likely the artist who developed a technique of
creating entire works of art from a single piece of wood.
yamato-e to distinguish the Japanese style from the Chinese
scroll painting to show a series of events in time order
carving separate pieces from wood and then joining them.
8
This picture shows a modern woman applying makeup in the Heian style. Which statement is true?
Heian women were interested in inner beauty
Heian women prized a natural look
Heian woman used white face powder to look pale
Heian women gave themselves a masculine appearance
9
Samurai wore armor made of
panels of densely layered cotton
rows of small metal plates and laced together with silk
thick leather panels
chainmail armor
10
This photo shows Phoenix Hall in Heian-kyo (now Kyoto). Phoenix Hall was built by
the son of Fujiwara Michinaga
the brother of Sei Shonagan
the uncle of Jocho
the father of Murasaki Sikibu
11
This is the greatest masterpiece of Heian sculpture, the Amida Buddha, made by the artist
Jocho
Murasaki Sikibu.
Sei Shonagan.
Fujiwara
12
The object of the game of kemari is to
kick the ball into the opponents' goal.
prevent the opponent from touching the ball.
get the ball as close to the target as possible.
keep the ball in the air as long as possible.
13
What were Japanese warriors called?
Samurai
Daimyos
Ninjas
Bushido
14
As part of their training, samurai had to learn
all of the above
the coffee ceremony
self-control
relaxation techniques
15
What did the samurai agree to do in exchange for land grants from the shogun?
to ensure Japan stayed at peace
to entertain the shogun with poetry and music
to devote his loyalty to the emperor alone
to serve and protect the shogun
16
Why was Zen Buddhism a good match for the samurai way of life?
Zen brought samurai closer to nature and their role in it.
forced samurai to examine and increase their fear of death.
Zen helped samurai learn discipline and focus their minds.
gave samurai the hope of reaching the paradise of Pure Land.
17
This photo shows a modern-day game of kemari. During the Heian period, who played kemari?
servants
peasants
children
courtiers
18
The well-groomed people who were members of the emperor's court were known as
courtiers.
bugaku.
fashionistas.
yoki.
19
By the 17th century, samurai were expected to practice the art of beautiful writing, known as
haiku.
calligraphy.
Bushido.
the tea ceremony.
20
What is the likely reason why this famous temple came to be called Phoenix Hall?
because it is shaped like a bird in flight
because it looks like temples from Arizona
because it rose from the ashes of an earlier temple
because it was believed to be a passageway to the afterlife
21
The Tale of Genji follows the love life of Genji, a fictional
lady-in-waiting.
servant.
prince.
emperor of China.
22
In the Japanese style of painting known as yamato-e, artists
used the natural form of the subjects into geometric shapes.
used shapes, colors, and textures to depict objects
painted with strokes of unmixed colors
drew their scenes with thin lines and bright colors
23
What brought Japan's warrior society to an end in 1868?
The emperor was restored to ruling power.
The last shogun died without an heir.
The code of Bushido was abolished.
The United States defeated Japan in World War II.
24
As shown, one of the most important beauty features for women in the Heian period was
long hair.
graceful arm gestures.
a beautiful smile.
red flowers on her garments.
25
The followers of Amida Buddhism believed that
all people could reach paradise.
only those chosen by God would reach paradise.
paradise was found on Earth.
there was no paradise.
26
In the 12th century, women
could inherit property and perform the duties of a vassal.
could not choose their own husbands.
were required to fight in battle alongside men.
were completely under the control of the men
27
Bushido means
"the art of beautiful writing."
"the western paradise."
"the sound of one hand clapping."
"the way of the warrior."
28
What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?
The emperor regained his power over the government
Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.
He resigned and became the very last shogun.
Japan splintered into many tiny independent kingdoms.
29
Which group of women had the least respect and independence?
peasant women in the 12th century
peasant women in the 17th century
women of the samurai class in the 12th century
women of the samurai class in the 17th century
30
A samurai's training included
martial arts.
swordsmanship.
all of the above
archery
31
Heian society valued
hard work and unselfishness more than elegance and fashion.
military strength and political power
the desire to live simply
beauty more than generosity and honesty.
32
How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?
They continued to win elections because they were popular
They married into the royal family and acted as advisors
They led an army to overthrow the rightful emperor
They controlled the Japanese treasury
33
How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?
Samurai were loyal to their lords, but knights were not
Knights fought more often on horseback than samurai did.
Knights wore armor, but samurai did not.
Bushido Code is much stricter than the idea of chivalry
34
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 surrender all of his land to him.
he would fight alongside him in battle.
he would gladly die for him.
35
The tea ceremony
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.
provided samurai their last meal before important battles.
36
For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family
served as the official court artists to the emperor of Japan
were in charge of the entire banking system in Japan.
were the Japanese royal family, from which all emperors came
controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.
37
Zen Buddhism
stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment; meditate
stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment
requires its followers to focus on everyday, logical think
stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment
38
Based on this photo and your reading, what game is this man playing?
bugaku.
rango.
kemari.
kyo.
39
The samurai's most prized weapon was his
horse.
gun.
sword.
fist.
40
What evidence tells you that Genji's visit with a holy man, in the mountains, was at a spring?
The cherry trees are blooming.
The land is mostly brown.
The women stand on a platform.
The women are wearing red robes.
41
yamato-e included landscapes showing the seasons, natural beauty, scenes from literature, and
prominent figures in Japanese history.
people doing seasonal tasks.
the emperor and his family.
monuments and great public buildings.

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