Japan Review

Which branch of Buddhism required meditation to reach enlightenment?

• Amida

• Zen

How did samurai prove their devotion to Amida Buddha?

• Kamikaze attacks

• Meditation

• Prayer: Saying Amida's name up to 70,000 times a day

Tea ceremonies were opportunities for samurai to...

• Relax and have time with other samurai

• Have sophisticated conversations with other samurai

• Celebrate battle victories

• Have time to relax with family

Which of the following in Japan were similar to lords in Europe?

• Shogun

• Samurai

• Daimyo

• Peasants

Who worked the land in Medieval Japan?

• Shogun

• Samurai

• Daimyo

• Peasants

Who were the soldier of the Japanese empire?

• Shogun

• Samurai

• Daimyo

• Peasants

What was the samurai's prized weapon?

• Bow and Arrow

• Sword

• Spear

What did shoguns promise samurai for their loyalty?

• land or appointments to office (jobs)

• land, money, or appointment to office (jobs)

What did shoguns promise daimyos for their loyalty?

• land or appointment to office (jobs)

• land, money, or appointment to office (jobs)

Besides being weapons, what other function did swords serve?

• To show rank

• To pass on to younger samurai

• To show they were victorious in battle