Ancient Japan

The oldest religion of Japan

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Shintoism

• Samurai

A shogun is

• a sumo wrestler

• a noble

• a military leader

• spirit

What is the highest mountain in Japan?

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Wannhoukalougie

• Mount Fuji

What form of poetry originated in Japan?

• sonnet

• haiku

• limerick

• sestina

Japan was influenced culturally by whom?

• Chinese and Russians

• Koreans and Greeks

• Chinese and Koreans

• Koreans and Egyptians

What type of social structure did they have? 

• Ogliarchy
• Monarchy
• Feudalism
• Democracy

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

• Daimyo
• Emperor
• Farmers
• Samurai

Why was Japan isolated from Korea and China in ancient times

• Japan is separated by the Great Wall
• Japan is thousands of miles away from Korea and China
• Japan's island location separated it from other people in Asia
• trade between these nations was forbidden

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 was the result of Japan's early experiences with Europeans?

• Japan traveled widely and embraced cultural diffusion with the European countries

• Japan invited foreign officials to visit and share their ideas

• Japan sent representative to other countries

• Japan adopted a policy of isolationism