Medieval Japan Review

Which is NOT true about Zen Buddhism?

• It emphasized simplicity.

• It requires focus and meditation.

• It encourages inner peace.

• It requires followers to pray in a Buddhist temple with specific prayers.

The art of Japanese flower arranging is called

• katana

• ikebana

• Zen Buddhism

What was the purpose of a Zen garden?

• To grow miniature trees called Bansai trees.

• To give flowers a place to thrive.

• To swirl sand around rocks.

• To help visitors clear their minds.

Who was at the top of Japan's social pyramid even though he was not really in charge?

• the king

• the shogun

• the emperor

• the figurehead

Who had the real power in Japan's social pyramid?

• the figurehead

• the emperor

• the shogun

• the daimyo

Why was the emperor considered a figurehead?

• He was not really in charge.

• The emperor was more focused on culture than running the government.

• The daimyo and Shogun had more power.

• All are correct.

Who hired the samurai to protect their land?

• the emperors

• the daimyo

• the ninja

• the peasants

Bushido is

• the samurai's favorite weapon

• the name of the most powerful leader in Japan

• the code of honor all samurai followed

• a great new sushi place in Edison

Which is part of a samurai's physical and mental training?

• meditation

• horseback riding

• sword fighting

• hand to hand combat

• all are correct

Why was Zen Buddhism important to the samurai warriors?

• It helped clear their minds so they could focus in battle.

• It helped them paint better pictures.

• It helped them arrange flowers better.

• It helped them worship nature.