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

A warrior class began to run the country.

Which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?

kamikaze pilots in World War II

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

The emperor was restored to ruling power.

Which group of women had the least respect and independence?

women of the samurai class in the 17th century

Which of the following is true of Japan's native music?

It always was recited using few notes.

What key difference between China and Japans's government emerged in the 9th century

Noble family members held high governmental positions.

Why were medieval Japanese documents written in Chinese?

Ancient Japanese was only a spoken language.

How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?

Married daughters into the royal family & acted as advisors.

How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?

observe each step very precisely

Why is the Heian period called Japan’s golden age?

because of its art and literature

In medieval times, Japan absorbed different cultures because Prince Shotoku

encouraged contact with Korea and China.

What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?

Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.

For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family

controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.

What happened to Japanese culture when Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku came into power in 593?

Cultural diffusion occurred at a faster rate.

Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 1100s than in the 1600s?

As samurai culture developed, women's status declined.

Japan learned new art techniques because during the 5th and 6th century

Korean & Chinese immigrants created Japan's religious art

How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?

Samurai code, Bushido stricter than knights' code, chivalry.

ability to recognize beauty more than generosity & honesty.

Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see few objects?

Simplicity was thought to be beautiful.

Shinto priests built shrines that reflected Japan's

agricultural society and love for nature.

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

Daimyos fought each other for land and power

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1
How did Japanese government change after Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?
A new constitution was based on nature.
A warrior class began to run the country.
Chinese ideas led to ranks of officials.
The emperor became more powerful.
2
Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?
forgiveness and generosity
learning and intellect
beauty and gracefulness
loyalty and honor
3
Which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?
political power of the emperor
skill in creating technology
kamikaze pilots in World War II
prejudice against Amida Buddhists
4
What brought Japan's warrior society to an end in 1868?
The United States defeated Japan in World War II.
The code of Bushido was abolished.
The last shogun died without an heir.
The emperor was restored to ruling power.
5
Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan’s golden age?
merchants
emperors
farmers
aristocrats
6
Which group of women had the least respect and independence?
peasant women in the 17th century
peasant women in the 12th century
women of the samurai class in the 12th century
women of the samurai class in the 17th century
7
Which of the following is true of Japan's native music?
It always had very elaborate melodies.
It never had any accompanying lyrics.
It never had any singing or vocal parts.
It always was recited using few notes.
8
Who were the samurai in medieval Japan?
warriors
commanders-in-chief
Buddhist monks
local lords
9
What does Buddhism's moral code focus on?
all of the above
acting correctly
expressed respect
using meditation
10
What key difference between China and Japans's government emerged in the 9th century
Japanese emperors became the main ruler of the land.
Uji chiefs regained their power and control of land again.
Noble family members held high governmental positions.
Government officials were appointed based on merit.
11
Why were medieval Japanese documents written in Chinese?
Chinese was the original language of Japan.
Buddhist documents were written in Chinese.
Ancient Japanese was only a spoken language.
Japanese scribes were usually born in China.
12
How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?
Controlled the treasury & force emperor to do what they want
Married daughters into the royal family & acted as advisors.
Led army to overthrow rightful emperor, & rule in his place.
Continued to win elections b/c they were popular w/ people.
13
How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?
observe each step very precisely
help prepare the refreshments
tell jokes while the water boils
suggest moving the party outside
14
The main job of the shogun was to
rule through military power.
encourage arts and literature.
give advice to the emperor.
loyally serve and obey his lord.
15
Why is the Heian period called Japan’s golden age?
because of its art and literature
because of its foreign trade
because of its rich mines
because of its military power
16
In medieval times, Japan absorbed different cultures because Prince Shotoku
had relatives that lived in Korea and China.
conquered many cities in Korea and China.
ruled Japan after ruling Korea and China.
encouraged contact with Korea and China.
17
Using this photo, one of the most important beauty features for women in the Heian period was
a beautiful smile.
graceful arm gestures.
red flowers on her garments.
long hair.
18
What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?
Japan splintered into many tiny independent kingdoms.
Emperor regained his power for the next 100 years.
He resigned and became the very last shogun.
Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.
19
For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family
controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.
were the Japanese royal family, from which all emperors came
were in charge of the entire banking system in Japan.
served as the official court artists to the emperor of Japan
20
What happened to Japanese culture when Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku came into power in 593?
Japan was not influenced by other cultures.
Cultural diffusion occurred at a faster rate.
Other cultures completely replaced Japans'.
Other cultures emerged for the first time.
21
Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 1100s than in the 1600s?
When the capital moved to Edo, women denied govern't jobs
When the emperors regained power, women lost authority.
As Buddhism took hold, women could not seek enlightenment.
As samurai culture developed, women's status declined.
22
Japan learned new art techniques because during the 5th and 6th century
Korean & Chinese immigrants created Japan's religious art
all of the above
India & Japan traded goods & were influenced by each other.
English & French lit. affected how art was viewed in Japan
23
In Japan today, the lasting influence of the Heian period is strongest in
rank and class.
politics and government.
literature and drama.
science and technology.
24
How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?
Knights wore armor, but samurai did not.
Samurai were loyal to lords, knights were loyal only to king
Knights fought more often on horseback than samurai did.
Samurai code, Bushido stricter than knights' code, chivalry.
25
Heian society valued
ability to recognize beauty more than generosity & honesty.
military strength & political power more than poetry & art.
hard work and unselfishness more than elegance and fashion.
the desire to live simply more than having beautiful things.
26
Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see few objects?
The wood floors were considered dirty.
The nobles lacked money to buy things.
Simplicity was thought to be beautiful.
Valuables were hidden to prevent theft.
27
Which royal practice helped bring the Heian period to an end?
taxing most land too heavily
giving large estates to nobles
imposing military control
providing food to the hungry
28
Shinto priests built shrines that reflected Japan's
good economy and appreciation for art.
progressive industry and complex history.
agricultural society and love for nature.
changing values and different morals.
29
In medieval times, ideas from other cultures travelled to Japan by way of the
Japanese Alps.
Chugoku Range.
Hidaka Mountains.
Korean Peninsula.
30
Which tool would a student of calligraphy use most?
a pipe
a brush
a hammer
a needle
31
The Tale of Genji is often called
the most beautiful painting in Japanese history.
the world's first novel.
the greatest work of Japanese poetry.
Japan's version of a Shakespearean play.
32
What action did the emperor Kammu take to reduce the political power of Buddhist priests?
He tore down old temples.
He introduced high taxes.
He moved the capital city.
He taught a new religion.
33
Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on
faith.
warfare.
discipline.
prayer.
34
What happened in Japan during the period marked on the timeline?
The emperor regained his position.
The shogun brought the samurai under control.
Daimyos fought each other for land and power
Buddhist teachings fell out of favor.

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