Medieval Japan

Which of the religions below is indigenous to Japan?

• Buddhism
• Shinto
• Confucianism
• Hinduism

The importance of loyalty, honor, discipline, in Japanese society today are mainly the result of what influence in Japan's history?

• the Bushido Code
• the teachings of Shinto
• the reforms of Prince Shotoku
• the spread of Chinese Buddhism

The Golden Age of the Arts in Japan was between the years 794 and 1180, when the capital city was

• Nara
• Nagasaki
• Beijing
• Heian-Kyo

Medieval Japan was based upon the feudal system, where weaker territorial lords owed their loyalty to stronger ones. All power was held by military dictatorships led by the 

• emperor
• shoguns
• knights
• samurai

How is Shinto different from other major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism? 

• Shinto does not have a sacred text.
• Shinto worships only one god.
• Shinto does not perform religious ceremonies.
• Shinto was developed by Buddhist monks.

According to Shinto beliefs, all elements, including the sun, trees, rocks, and animals, have a kami. Which of the following best describes a kami? 

• spiritual guru
• nature spirit
• Jewish prophet
• high priest

What group of people were skilled warriors and enforced the rules?

• Shoguns
• Daiymos
• Samurais
• Peasants

What is the system of government where there is an exchange of land for military service called?

• feudal
• Shinto
• bushido
• monarchy

Many ancient Japanese followed the teachings of these two religions:

• Christianity and Buddhism
• Buddhism and Shintoism
• Hinduism and Shintoism
• Shintoism and Islam

What was the name for the head MILITARY leader of Japan?

• Daimyo
• Samurai
• Shogun
• Zaibatsu