Feudal Japan Test

In feudal Japan, which group below were similar to the knights of medieval Europe?

• Shogun

• Samurai

• Lord

• Bushido

What was the responsibility of the Daimyo?

• To provide rice to Confucian priests

• To give land to peasants and serfs

• To train the shogun in martial arts

• To insure protection by hiring warriors

What religion influenced the Japanese?

• Shinto

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

How did Japan’s geography affect its society?

• It had many islands, so shipbuilding was important.

• It was close to China, but isolated from the rest of the world.

• It had good farmland, so trade with Europe flourished.

• Its volcanoes made it a good tourist destination.

What are some artistic achievements of the medieval Japanese?

• China, high hats, and cooking

• Gardening, architecture, and textile making

• Origami, poetry, and plays

• Columns, peaked roofs, and tea ceremonies

What was Japan’s art and architecture influenced by?

• Their religions of Shinto and Buddhism

• China

• South Korea

• The shogun’s decision

What does the religion of Shinto relate to?

• War

• Nature

• People

• Peace

What are gods called in Japanese Shinto?

• Gods

• Spirits

• Torii

• Kami

In Japanese feudalism, which figure is at the top of the social hierarchy?

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Emperor

• Peasant

What is the responsibility of the Emperor?

• Religious figure with no political power

• Controls the manors

• Gives land

• Pays taxes