Benchmark 3 Review

Japanese temples, paintings, poems, and plays were inspired by?

• Korea and Europe

• Hinduism and Islam

• Confucianism and Hinduism

• Buddhism and Shintoism

What were some Japanese achievements?

• poetry, medicine, mosaics

• origami, tanka poetry, and lacquered furniture

• calligraphy, astronomy, mining.

• poetry, swimming, skiing.

Japan had a policy of isolationism. This means...

• They did not travel anywhere

• They did not accept the feudal system

• They did not interact with other civilizations so they developed their own unique culture.

• They did not accept the modern medical achievements of the rest of the world.

What was the feudal economic system in Europe called during the middle ages?

• isolationism

• bushido

• manorialism

• socialism

Under the manor system (manorialism) most of the actual work was done by...

• peasants/ serfs

• knights

• samurais

• kings

How did feudalism help to create nation-states in Western Europe?

• It changed the economy to be based on trade.

• It did not make an impact on Western Europe.

• It weakened the power of the Roman Catholic Church.

• It strengthened the kings army and centralized their power.

Why did the Feudal System in Europe develop?

• Citizens wanted more power

• The Pope told them that they would go to heaven.

• It gave peasants more power.

• It offered the people protection and stability from tribal warfare.

What was the purpose of monasteries in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• preserving of sacred Islamic writings and knowledge

• preserving of sacred Hindu writings and knowledge

• preserving of sacred Christian writings and knowledge

• refusing to help the sick and less fortunate

Use the bullets below:

-education for boys

-degree in theology

-train for the priesthood

Which are the bullets above representing?

• manors

• monastic centers

• nation-states

• bushido

Read the bullets below:

- preserving Christian writings

- encouraged people to become Christians

- creating universities

What are these bullets describing?

• Monasteries

• Five Pillars of Islam

• Nation-States

• The Crusades