Medieval Japan, Korea, & Southeast Asia

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

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

Zen Buddhism became popular in Japan in the 1100s. This distinct form was especially popular with the warrior class. It was different from other forms because it placed importance on 

• faith and good behavior
• observance of rituals and wisdom
• self-discipline and meditation
• sacrifice and ancestor worship

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

The Japanese government adopted the idea of selecting the most qualified person for government jobs from visitors from __________, a nearby country.

• China

• India

• Mongolia

• Vietnam

During the era of the lord–vassal (Feudalism) society in Japan, which group of people actually ruled Japan and truly held power?

• the emperors

• the samurais

• the shoguns

• the artisans

What was the primary function of samurais in feudal Japan?

• to make weapons for warriors

• to set up dynasties called shogunates

• to protect the interests of the daimyo

• to spread the beliefs of Zen–Buddhists

–Established the first Japanese embassy in China

–Adopted Confucian aspects into Japanese law

–Encouraged Chinese art and building practices in Japan

During the 7th century, Japanese culture made the above changes under what leader?

• Prince Yamashiro

• Prince Shotoku

• Emperor Yangdi

• Master Yoritomo

The Japanese Golden Age of art and literature was during which of the following periods?

• Edo Period

• Heian Period

• Nara Period

• Meiji Period