Japan Chapter Test A

Which of the following statements best describes Japan's geography? (1.1)

• Japan is an archipelago of mountainous islands off the coast of Asia

• Japan is an archipelago of large islands rich in natural resources.

• The islands of Japan have a total area roughly the size of Alaska.

• Several Japanese islands have large, navigable rivers.

What religion was inspired by the landscape (nature) of Japan? (1.2)

• Shinto

• Zen Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

What did the Yayoi bring to Japan when they immigrated? (1.2)

• rice, metalworking, and weaving

• hunting, gathering, and fishing

• farming, hunting, and fishing

• silk, rice, and fishing

Which of the following is NOT true of Murasaki Shikibu? (2.1)

• She was an author during the Heian period, a golden age in literature.

• Her work, The Tale of Genji, was the worlds first novel.

• her story was about court life.

• She is most famous for creating Haiku poems.

Which of the following was a Japanese, not Chinese, development? (2.1)

• The tradition of bonsai trees

• haiku

• suiboku

• calligraphy

Why did Zen Buddhism appeal to Japan's warrior class? (2.3)

• Meditation relaxed warriors before battle.

• The tradition of harmony with nature balanced the warrior code.

• It focused on simplicity, self-discipline, and contemplation of life and death.

• It made their bitter tea easier to drink

What is the main purpose of Zen viewing gardens? (2.3)

• to make the viewer aware of simple beauty

• to promote a calm state of mind for meditation

• to provide a place for people to practice Christianity.

• To honor Kami that what important to Shinto.

Which characteristics were promoted by the Bushido code? (3.1)

• Simplicity, harmony, and balance

• meditation and simplicity

• loyalty, bravery, and honor

• betrayal, fear, and self interest

How did Tokugawa Ieyasu ensure the good behavior of the daimyo? (3.3)

• He required their families to live near his castle in Edo.

• He showcased his power by building a huge castle in Edo.

• He earned their loyalty through wise and compassionate decisions.

• He was respected as a strong Christian ruler.

How did Ieyasu become shogun? (3.3)

• He defeated the daimyo who were rebelling against him.

• He escaped while being held captive.

• He bulty a strong army in Edo to fight off other clans.

• He befriended rebellious daimyo to ensure that he would gain power.