1st Semester Exam Practice Set - Ch 15 Japan

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What influenced the new culture of Japan? Options: Indian and Persian cultures, Greek and Roman cultures, Korean and Chinese cultures, Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures

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Korean and Chinese cultures

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What religion and social structure did the Japanese create? Options: Taoism and a monarchy, Buddhism and a feudal system, Confucianism and a tribal system, Shintoism and a caste system

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Shintoism and a caste system

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How did the nearness of the sea shape the lives of Japanese people? Options: They relied on farming for food, They developed their own culture, They built their homes far from the sea, They turned to the sea for food

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They turned to the sea for food

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What is the significance of kami in Shinto religion?

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To honor nature spirits

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What geographical feature covers nearly all of Japan? Options: Plains, Mountains, Seaweed, Volcanoes

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Mountains

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What nickname did the nobles of the court give themselves in Heian?

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Dwellers among the clouds

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Who is considered one of the greatest writers in early Japanese history? Options: Prince Genji, Prince Genji Shikibu, Lady Murasaki Shikibu, Lady Genji

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Lady Murasaki Shikibu

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What language did noble women in Japan write in?

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Japanese

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What form of Buddhism was popular with Japan's common people during the Heian period? Options: Zen Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism

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Pure Land Buddhism

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What elements are combined in Noh plays? Options: Acting, singing, and acrobatics, Painting, sculpture, and poetry, Music, speaking, and dance, Writing, directing, and stage design

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Music, speaking, and dance