Early & medieval Japan

The traditional religion of Japan

• Shinto
• Clans
• Regent

Trained professional warriors

• Samurai
• Daimyo
• Shogun

Which two countries were a major influence on Japanese culture?

• China and Korea
• China and Russia
• Korea and Russia
• Egypt and Greece

What religion did Prince Shotoku encourage in Japan?

• Buddhism
• Daoism
• Christianity
• Islam

What is the meaning of the word Shinto?

• "the right way"

• "the way of the gods"

• "good harvest"

• "the honorable way"

People who follow Shinto believe

• in Hinduism.

• they should follow a vegetarian lifestyle.

• in one God.

• everything in nature has a spirit.

What are the Shinto places of worship called?

• shrines

• churches

• temples

• mosques

Samurai are the _____________ class of Japan.

• slave

• merchant

• warrior

• ruling

The shogun was the...

• ruler of Japan

• supreme military leader

• lead samurai

• lead Buddhist sculptor

A people who brought farming to Japan

• Jimmu

• Kami

• Yayoi

• Nara