Medieval Japan

Which doesn't describe the geography of Japan?

• Mt Fuji was their most important symbol

• total, its the size of Texas

• less than 15% can be farmed

• there are 4 main islands

Which god was most important to the Japanese?

• Mt Fuji God

• Goddess of Mt Fuji

• Sun Goddess

• Kamikaze

Today, who does the Japanese royal family claim to be descended from?

• Honshu clan

• Yamato clan

• Minamoto clan

• Fujiwara clan

Which does not describe Prince Shotoku?

• he ruled as a regent

• he wanted to be like Ming China

• he helped to unite Japan

Whose government was Japan's most like?

• Han Chinese

• Ming Chinese

• Tang Chinese

• Mongol

Which best describes the Heian age?

• it became known as Kyoto and was known for tranquility

• it was based off of the ancient Roman cities

• emperors lived there for just a few years

• it was very military-based

What determined your rank in Japan?

• your family relationships

• your merit

• your military achievements

• your grades

What did Minamoto Yoritomo do?

• set up capitalism in Japan

• started having samurais

• took the title shogun

• set up a dynasty that ruled for 300 years

What was life like during feudal Japan?

• peaceful

• tranquil

• lawless

• calm

Which does NOT accurately describe ninjas?

• did unconventional warfare

• highly honored

• used to fight and spy

• skills passed down in secret