6-3.2 Ancient Japan

Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?

• The emperor had absolute control of Japan.
• The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly.
• The emperor was seen as a god.
• The emperor had limited control while the shogun ruled the empire.

What was the result of Japan's early experiences with Europeans?

• Japan traded widely and embraced cultural diffusion with the European countries.
• Japan invited foreign officials to visit and share their ideas.
• Japan sent representatives to other countries.
• Japan adopted a policy of isolationism.

What does the word "samurai" mean?

• "to protect"
• "to serve"
• "to defend"
• "to forgive"

What item did peasants give to samurai and daimyo in exchange for protection?

• money they made
• crops they grew
• clothing they produced
• children they sold into slavery

What culture greatly influenced the Japanese writing system and language?

• China
• Spain
• Greece
• Italy

Why have the Japanese relied on rice and the sea for their food throughout their history?

• Seafood and rice are important to Buddhism.
• Seafood and rice are high energy foods, needed by the Japanese people.
• Seafood and rice are plentiful in Japan, making inexpensive foods.
• Seafood is easily available to the small island nation of Japan, and rice grows well in the coastal areas.

Which of the following strongly influenced the arts of Japan?

• the importance of the sea in the lives of the people
• the religious practices of Buddhism and Shintoism
• the importance of farming to the people
• the philosophy of Confucius

What was the code of honor, loyalty, and discipline practiced by the samurai?

• chivalry
• bushido
• shintoism
• isolationism

What was so scarce and valuable in Japan that control of it caused many conflicts?

• land
• gold
• water
• silver

Why were the merchants located at the bottom of the social hierarchy in Japan?

• They did not follow the laws.
• They did not contribute to taxes.
• They did not produce anything.
• They did not practice Shinto.