Ancient Japan Final v213

Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?

• The emperor had absolute control of Japan

• The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly

• The emperor was seen as a god

• The emperor was a figurehead with limited power

What does the word "samurai" mean?

• "to protect"

• "to serve"

• "to defend"

• "to forgive"

In Shinto, what do you call the gods or spirits that exist in both living and non-living things

• Nara
• Kami
• Bushido
• Spirits

What was the earliest period Japan known as?

• Meiji Period

• Xian Period

• Jomon Period

• Nippon Period

The new crop responsible for changing the lives of the people of Japan during the Yayoi Period.

• Corn

• Rice

• Wheat

• Seaweed

Prince Shōtoku Taishi was responsible for...

• adopting Chinese civilization

• establishing the Constitution of 17 Articles

• strengthening the Imperial power

• the Taika Reforms

What was the code of honor, loyalty, and discipline practiced by the samurai?

• chivalry

• bushido

• shintoism

• isolationism

The traditional religion of Japan- nature and ancestor worship

• vassal

• kami

• Shinto

• Haiku

A trained warrior during feudal Japan, a protector of a daimyo

• daimyo

• shogun

• sakoku

• samurai

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

• Buddhism
• Christianity
• HInduism
• Islam