Feudal 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 figurehead with limited power 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 philosophy of Confucius

• the importance of farming to the people

• the religious practices of Buddhism and Shintoism

• the importance of the sea in the lives of the people

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.