Middle Ages of Japan

Which of these religions originated in Japan?

• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Islam
• Shinto

Which 2 religions were often practiced by the Japanese?

• Shinto and Hinduism

• Shinto and Buddhism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Christianity and Buddhism

Which of the following is a cause and an effect of the Japanese system of feudalism?

• A need to defend their territory arose but as a result shoguns received too little power.

• Emperors didn't need help from people to defend their land, so shoguns felt underappreciated.

• Emperors didn't need help from people to defend their land, so they did away with the feudal system.

• A need to defend their territory arose, but as a result shoguns received too much power.

During Japan's feudal period, the MAIN role of the samurai was to

• teach martial arts.
• protect the daimyos and their kingdoms.
• offer prayers before battles.
• serve as advisors to the emperor.

In Japanese history, the term Shogun is MOST associated with the word

• "businessman."
• "emperor."
• "king."
• "knight."

Which theme would MOST likely be expressed in Japanese paintings and poetry from the feudal period?

• romantic love
• landscapes and nature
• devotion to the emperor
• religious scenes of gods and goddesses

The role of the "daimyo" under the Japanese feudal system is MOST similar to what role in the European feudal system?

• king
• knights
• lord
• peasants

What was the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?

• The emperor had absolute control of Japan.

• The emperor ruled was seen as a cruel dictator who ruled harshly.

• The emperor had limited control while the daimyos ruled individual kingdoms.

• The emperor was seen as the Buddha and was worshiped by the people.

In Japanese history, the term samurai is MOST associated with the word

• king
• landlord
• warrior
• noble

How were the Japanese able to defeat the Mongol invaders?

• The Japanese army had better technology and could easily defeat the Mongols.

• The Mongols did not have a very large army.

• Violent Pacific storms destroyed most of their ships, and the Japanese believed that divine spirits protected them.

• The Japanese ships sailed out to meet the invading ships and easily defeated the Mongols by sea.