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How did the feudal system impact Japanese culture?
It increased the power of the landowners
It made Japan an independent nation
It decreased the influence of the military
It unified Japan
2
How did the actions of European explorers like Marco Polo impact the relationship between China and Europe?
They forged strong military alliances
They fostered the exchange of cultures and ideas
They prevented economic growth
They spread disease and destroyed the populations of both regions
3
The Shogun came to power during which period of Japanese history?
Shinto
Samurai
Heian
Nara
4
Why did trade along the Silk Road increase during the 1200s?
Mongolian leaders decreased taxes on trade
European leaders created new vehicles used for trade
Mongolian armies protected trade routes
European nations paved trade routes
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What was the role of the Samurai in the Japanese feudal system?
to select politcal leaders from the community
to act as a national military against foreigners
to build farms and harvest crops
to protect the lands of the daimyo
6
What was a key element of Prince Shotoku's constitution?
The emperor was an all-powerful ruler
The emperor was second in charge
The emperor was head of parliament
The emperor was one of many rulers
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How has the Japanese society adapted Buddhism to fit its culture better?
adding a monotheistic deity to make it similar to Christianity
adding ideas about capitalism to support international trade
adding religous laws about land ownership
adding ideas of Shinto to make the religion more popular
8
Why did the Chinese build the first parts of the Great Wall?
to protect from tsunamis
to honor the Buddhist gods
to protect their lands from Mongol invaders
to prevent traders from entering their lands
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Why did the amount of European goods increase in China during the 1500s?
European religions were banned in Asia
Europe became more isolated from China
European armies conquered much of Asia
The Silk Road connected Europe and China
10
What was one reason feudalism developed in Japan?
Chinese leaders forced it upon the Japanese people
Small amount of farmable land gave power to those who owned it
Buddhism taught its followers to use feudalism
European explorers colonized Japan
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What is one way Japanese culture was shaped by its geography?
Its forests allowed it to become the first industrial nation
Its location allowed it to make connected with foreign cultures
Its mountains allowed it to become a great farming nation
It allowed it to study and adapt Chinese culture
12
Why did the Ming Dynasty begin a policy of isolationism in China?
Chinese military leaders wanted to invade neighboring countries
Chinese explorers spread Confucianism through Asia
Chinese emperors wanted to avoid outside influence
Chinese businesses went into a depression
13
What two religions had the greatest impact on Japanese culture?
Christianity and Judaism
Buddhism and Shintoism
Buddhism and Judaism
Christianity and Shintoism
14
How did the rule of Genghis Khan impact the Mongol Empire?
He led the first period of expansion
He converted the government to a democracy
He made Buddhism the official religion
He formed the first Christian church
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Why are Buddhism and Shintoism both popular in Japan?
Their teachings complement each other
Their laws create social conflict
Their leaders control the government
Their practices strengthen the economy
16
Why is Kublai Khan historically significant?
He was the first foreign ruler to study Chinese Culture
He was the first Chinese ruler to practice Buddhism
He was the first foreign ruler to conquer a Chinese dynasty
He was the first Chinese ruler to close the Silk Roads
17
What role do Kami play in Shintoism?
They are priests that spread religious ideas
They are nature spirits that are worshiped
They are temples that house sacred teachings
They are books that record history
18
What development had the greatest impact on the exchange of culture and ideas between China and other parts of the world
the Great Wall of China
spread of Confucianism
the seismograph
development of trade along the silk road
19
How did daimyo gain power in Japan?
They used samurai to protect their abilities to govern lands
They rented land from the samurai
They elected one daimyo to become the shogun
They farmed the land owned by the shogun
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What effect has geography had on the island of Japan?
Famine was common due to limited area to farm
It has been invaded many times
Water is scared making it hard to farm
The seas have isolated it and protected it from invasion
