WHII Module 3.1: Early Japanese & Korean Civilizations

A shogun would most likely be found

• on the battlefield.

• at the Kabuki theatre.

• in the imperial palace

• at a Shinto temple.

Which religion did China introduce into Japan?

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

Which is the proper hierarchy of Japanese feudalism from most to least powerful?

• shogun, daimyo, samurai, merchant

• shogun, daimyo, samurai, merchant

• samurai, daimyo, shogun, merchant

• shogun, samurai, merchant, daimyo

Chinese influence in Japan was the result of

• a mutual agreement between the two nations.

• Chinese warriors conquering Japan’s provinces.

• Japanese imperials adopting many Chinese customs.

• a mandate from the Chinese emperor to further China’s reach.

When looking at the feudal system, which is a notable difference between Japanese Samurai and European Knights?

• Japanese Samurai were not considered part of the higher class.

• European Knights were not part of the military.

• Japanese Samurai were highly educated.

• European Knights were highly qualified government leaders.

What was Wang Kon’s greatest achievement?

• conquering Korea for China

• unifying Korea under the Koryu dynasty

• creating a system of moveable type

• promoting the ideals of Shintoism

Japan, China, and Korea were

• friendly nations who shared culture and customs.

• rival nations who came into frequent conflict.

• neighboring countries who shared a common history.

• countries with very dissimilar culture and customs.

What is a similarity between Japanese and Chinese religious beliefs?

• denial of wealth

• worship of ancestors

• creation of idols

• dependence on nature

What effect did the Han Dynasty’s conquering of Korea have on the religion in the region?

• It introduced Confucianism and Buddhism.

• It introduced Confucianism and Shintôism.

• It introduced Buddhism and Shintôism.

• It introduced Shintôism and Christianity.

Which artistic aspect of Chinese culture was incorporated by Koreans into their culture?

• theater

• poetry

• pottery

• music