Feudal Japan

What aspect of Shinto is evident in this Japanese painting?

• the beauty and power of nature
• the importance of sea travel
• A)  the need for shrines to the gods
• A)  the desire of humans to control nature

In addition to Shintoism, which other belief system influenced Japanese art, architecture, and literature?

• Buddhism
• Christianity
• HInduism
• Islam

How did the practice of Shintoism influence the Japanese culture?

• It led the Japanese to adopt monotheistic beliefs.
• It provided guidelines for a strict code of behavior for the Samurai to follow.
• It emphasized allegiance to the emperor and the nation.
• It encouraged the Japanese to respect the beauty and power of nature.

In feudal Japan, who was at the top of the social structure, but in reality had little power?

• Daimyo
• Emperor
• Farmers
• Shoguns

What two religions were practiced by the majority of people in medieval Japan?

• Shintoism and Confucianism
• Buddhism and Hinduism
• Buddhism and Shintoism
• Confucianism and Christianity

In feudal Japan, who was granted land in exchange for pledging to fight for their lords?

• Daimyo
• Emperor
• Farmers
• Samurai

How were the code of chivalry (Europe) and the Bushido code similar?

• They both stressed honor, bravery, and loyalty
• they both stressed loyalty to the Emperor.
• They both stressed protection of women.
• they both stressed loyalty to the country rather than the ruler.

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

• Daimyo
• Samurai
• Shogun
• Zaibatsu

What was the main obligation of a samurai?

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

Definition:
A social and political system that provided protection through a stable social pyramid.

• feudalism
• aristocracy
• democracy
• meritocracy