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TCI Lesson 25 The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan
TCI Lesson 25 The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan
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1
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 17th century
women of the samurai class in the 12th century
2
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.
3
Who were the samurai in medieval Japan?
commanders-in-chief
local lords
Buddhist monks
warriors
4
What did the samurai agree to do in exchange for land grants from the shogun?
to devote his loyalty to the emperor alone
to ensure Japan stayed at peace
to serve and protect the shogun
to entertain the shogun with poetry and music
5
The tea ceremony
gave the samurai an opportunity to demonstrate their talents to the people.
involved planning the downfall of the samurai's enemies.
provided samurai their last meal before important battles.
fostered a spirit of harmony and calm among the samurai.
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Zen Buddhism
stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment through meditation.
teaches that people can reach paradise by relying on Amida Buddha.
requires its followers to focus on everyday, logical thinking.
uses complex, natural gardens to help its followers reach enlightenment.
7
Samurai were expected to practice the art of beautiful writing, also known as
haiku.
sudoku.
Bushido.
calligraphy.
8
The samurai's most prized weapon was his
fist.
gun.
horse.
sword.
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Bushido means
"the art of beautiful writing"
"the way of the warrior"
"the western paradise"
"the sound of one hand clapping"
10
How were Japanese samurai and European knights different?
Knights wore armor, but samurai did not.
The code of Bushido was stricter than the code of chivalry.
Knights fought more often on horseback than samurai did.
Samurai were loyal to their lords, but knights were loyal only to the king.
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Why was Zen Buddhism a good match for the samurai way of life?
Zen helped samurai learn discipline and focus their minds.
Zen brought samurai closer to nature and their role in it.
Zen gave samurai the hope of reaching the paradise of Pure Land.
Zen forced samurai to examine and increase their fear of death.
12
What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?
He resigned and became the very last shogun.
Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.
The emperor regained his power over the government.
Japan splintered into many tiny independent kingdoms.
13
What brought Japan's warrior society to an end in 1868?
The code of Bushido was abolished.
The last shogun died without an heir.
The United States defeated Japan in World War II.
The emperor was restored to ruling power.
14
In the 12th century, women
were completely under the control of the men in their families.
could inherit property and perform the duties of a vassal.
could not choose their own husbands.
were required to fight in battle alongside men.
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The followers of Amida Buddhism believed that
paradise was found on Earth.
only those chosen by God would reach paradise.
all people could reach paradise.
there was no paradise.
16
As part of their training, samurai did not learn
self-control to overcome emotions that might interfere with fighting.
all of the answers.
the coffee ceremony used to build energy in preparation for battles.
relaxation techniques so that they did not always have to stay alert.
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 fight alongside him in battle.
he would surrender all of his land to him.
18
A samurai's training did not include
martial arts.
yamato-e
archery.
swordsmanship.
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What happened to the role of women in samurai society from the 12th century to the 17th century?
Their position in society declined.
Their position in society improved.
Their position in society stayed the same.
They no longer had a position in society.
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Samurai wore armor made of
thick leather panels
chainmail armor
rows of small metal plates
panels of densely layered cotton
