Japan - Knowledge Check

What was the main obligation of a samurai?

• defend the peasants
• conquer lands
• defend the daimyo
• manage the land

The highest ranking member of Japanese feudal society was the 

• Emperor
• Shogun
• Daimyo
• Samurai

What are two geographic features of Japan?

• Mountains and deserts
• Mountains and volcanoes
• Rivers and lakes
• Rivers and plains

When Japan closed their ports and refused to interact with other countries, this is known as

• Segregation

• Isolationism

• Militarism

• Shintoism

People who follow Shinto believe

• in one god called Kami

• natural objects can have spirits.

• in Buddhism

• they should follow a strict moral code.

Prince Shotoku looked to this country as an example of how the government and social system should be structured.

• China

• Egypt

• India

• Korea

Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote this book

• The Tale of Genji

• The Tale of Heike

• Shinto Edicts

• Bushido Code

Which of the following actions would be considered dishonorable according to Bushido code:

• Following Buddhism

• Sacrificing your life in battle.

• Tricking your opponent to win a battle.

• Lying

Many ancient Japanese followed the teachings of these two religions:

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

Many great works of early Japanese literature were written by

• Buddhist scholars
• Samurai warriors
• Shinto priests
• Noblewomen