Japan Quiz

Early experiences the Japanese had with European countries led them to begin a _________, not allowing most foreigners in Japan.

• civil service exam
• policy of isolation
• new religion Shinto
• policy of feudalism

What is the code of conduct that all samurai must follow?

• bushido
• chivalry
• seppuku
• kamikaze

Which of following correctly provides the categories of worship for the Shinto religion?

• ancestors, swords, and heroes
• only spirits in nature
• polytheistic
• ancestors, nature, and heroes

Which of the following civilizations influenced Japan's writing system and way of life?

• China
• India
• Persia
• Romans

In Japan who were military lords who led armies of samurai that protected their land?

• samurai
• daimyo
• emperor
• shogun

In Japan, who was the powerful military leader who ruled in the emperor's name?

• samurai
• daimyo
• emperor
• shogun

In Japan, which group defended the land and kept order in society?

• samurai
• daimyo
• emperor
• shogun

Which of the following correctly lists Japan's cultural features?

• origami, tanka poetry, lacquered boxes, and curved swords
• astrolabe, paper, origami, algebra
• democracy, pottery, watercolor, domes
• kamikaze, tanka poetry, martial arts, algebra

What is the system of government where there is an exchange of land for military service called?

• feudal
• Shinto
• bushido
• monarchy

In Japan what was used as a training method for samurai and began because of practicing Zen Buddhism?

• Bushindo
• Shinto
• martial arts
• poetry writing