Unit 5 - Early Japan History

What modern day country is the island of Japan located off the coast of?

• India
• China
• Ghana
• Iraq

What was most likely the first job of the early inhabitants of Japan?

• Fishing
• Hunting
• Gathering
• All of these are correct

Early Settlers of Japan practiced what religion?

• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Shinto
• Taoism

Many parts of Japanese culture were influenced by the culture of _____________.

• Egypt
• Mesopotamia
• China
• India

In what ways did Japan change their culture to be different from China

• New Language
• New Writing techniques
• New Art and Architecture
• all of these are correct

Japan developed a system of government similar to the government of early Chinese dynasties, what did Japan call their system of government?

• Hammurabi's System
• Feudal System (Feudalism)
• Communism
• Confucianism

What did the emperor serve as in the Feudal system of Japan?

• Leader
• Ruler
• Symbol or Figurehead
• Boss

Who held the most power within the feudal system of Japan?

• Shogun
• Diamyos
• Emperor
• Samurai

The Samurai of ancient Japan were like the Bankers and Police of Japan what was their main job?

• Protectors of the People
• Protectors of the Emperor
• Collected Taxes
• all of these are correct

Most shoguns previous jobs were as what part of the Feudal system?

• Diamyos
• Merchants
• Peasants
• Samurai