Japan

Why was Japan so influenced by China?

• Due to its geographical location

• Due to its artistic abilities

• Due to its heritage

• Due to its spiritual philosophies

Which is a unique geographical feature of Japan?

• A.  Home to the Plateau of Tibet
•  B.  Nation of islands surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean
• C.  Home of the world’s longest river, the Nile
• D.  Nation of islands surrounded by the Pacific Ocean

What is Japan’s main spiritual philosophy that has great respect & appreciation for nature?

• A. Confucianism

• B. Shinto

• C. Daoism

• D. Taoism

What is Japan’s social system called? 

• A.  Caste 
•  B.  Feudal 
• C.  Civil Service
• D.  Educational

  Based on the Japanese feudal system, what did a samurai become when he was given land? 

• A.  Shogun 
• B.  Daimyo
• C.  Vassal
• D.  Peasants

In Japan's feudal system, what was the role of the daimyo?

• A. Owned the land

• B. Protected the land

• C. Sold the land

• D. Farmed the land

The Japanese were noted for poetry writing.  Which poem consists of 3 lines & has  a total of 17 syllables? 

•  A.  Shape 
• B. novel

• C. Haiku
• D. Limerick

In the Japanese feudal system, what was true of the peasants?

• A. They sold the land

• B. They owned the land

• C. They farmed the land

• D. They protected the land

Who was the commander of the military in Feudal Japan?

• A. Vassal
• B. Daimyo
• C. Samurai
• D. Shogun

 What is the art of paper folding called for which the Japanese people are famous? 

• haiku
• sumo
• origami
• samurai