JAPAN UNIT TEST

The Heian period is called Japan’s golden age because of its?

What Chinese architectural style did Japanese Buddhists adopt?

If people saw two Heian men carrying fans with different numbers of folds, they could conclude that the men

In Japan today, the lasting influence of the Heian period is strongest in

a noble family who controlled Japan for nearly 300 years

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

Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan’s golden age?

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

As a result of foreign influence, the Japanese began creating sculptures of

Why did a samurai burn incense in his helmet?

ritual suicide performed by samurai

When Korean workers settled in Japan, how did they change the lives of the Japanese?

a young man responsible for encouraging contact with the Asian mainland

How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?

What is tanka?

The word "samurai" means

The main job of the shogun was to

Which is NOT true of Heian-kyo?

The Fujiwara family gained political power by

What is one important way in which Prince Shotoku changed Japan?

How did the samurai of Japan differ from European knights in the Middle Ages?

What did a samurai receive in return for his loyalty and service?

What happened during the 15th century in Japan?

A samurai of medieval Japan was similar to a _______ of medieval Europe.

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

Kemari, rango, and bugaku are all forms of

A daimyo of medieval Japan was most like a _________ of medieval Europe.

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

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

How might a samurai develop his "sixth sense" about danger?

Which of the following was a factor that influenced the development of Heian art and sculpture?

What features gave natural beauty to Heian-kyo?

A code that ruled a samurai's life--calling on the samurai to be honest, fair, and fearless in the face of death.

A 7th century emperor made changes in land ownership to strengthen imperial power. Who was most upset by these changes?

A daimyo in medieval Japan was most like which person in medieval Europe?

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

Which of these people would have ranked most highly in Heian Japan?

Why is the "Tale of Genji" especially famous?

Most of the leading writers of the Heian period were

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

What was the difference between the Chinese capital Chang’an and the Japanese capital Nara?

Before the time of Prince Shotoku, Japanese government

In which order did Buddhism spread to the following countries?

Judo and karate are Japanese martial arts. Unlike other ways the samurai learned to fight, martial arts such as these

How can one tell whether a Japanese poem is a tanka?

The design of a Shinto temple would most likely draw attention to

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

What action did the emperor Kammu take to reduce the political power of Buddhist priests?

Prince Shotoku’s creating ranks for government officials was based on

After they learned about Chinese writing, the Japanese

How many syllables does a haiku have?

Which royal practice helped bring the Heian period to an end?