Spread of the East Asian Civilization

Which feature was common in Japanese architecture during the Heian period?

• use of pink and gold on the outside of the buildings

• simple designs showing harmony with nature

• large domes that could be seen from a distance

• white, marble sculptures surrounding buildings

How did Confucianism affect the way Japanese government officials were chosen?

• Officers were chosen based on talent and merit.

• Officers were chosen based on their religion.

• Officers were chosen based on heredity.

• Officers were chosen based on their wealth.

In which period did Japan begin to move away from Chinese and Korean influences and develop its own unique culture?

• when the Yayoi people came to Japan

• during Prince Shōtoku's rule

• under Emperor Kammu’s rule in Heian

• when the feudal system ended

• after the Battle of Sekigahara

Which Japanese ruler brought Korean and Chinese practices into ancient Japan?

• Tokugawa Ieyasu

• Prince Shōtoku

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

• Oda Nobunaga

• Ashikaga Yoshimitsu

What were two likely reasons that clan chiefs opposed Buddhism when it was introduced in Japan?

• They preferred a religion that was native to Japan.

• They believed Buddhist ideas were corrupt and dangerous.

• They feared Buddhism would weaken their power.

• They thought Buddhist rituals were too elaborate.

Which two developments in ancient and medieval Japan reflect the influence of Korea and China?

• wet rice agriculture

• Shinto shrines

• Zen Buddhism

• the rule of the Yamato clan

• the rise of the samurai class

During the feudal period in Japan, there were frequent battles between

• daimyos

• emperors

• shoguns

• merchants

The daimyos fought to bring more _________ under their control and gain more power.

• land

• slaves

• temples

• animals

Worship of nature and spirits is a feature of which religion?

• Shinto

• Pure Land Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

• Meditation

The use of simple chants is a feature of which religion?

• Zen Buddhism

• Shinto

• Pure Land Buddhism

• Judaism