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 was a figurehead with limited power

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

• Japan traveled widely and embraced cultural diffusion with the European countries

• Japan invited foreign officials to visit and share their ideas

• Japan sent representative 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