Feudal Japan and Mongol Empire Quiz

1. Korea greatly influenced the development of early Japan by...

• 1. acting as a bridge for ideas from China

• 2. providing Japan with the technology for industrialization

• 3. serving as a barrier against Chinese aggression

• 4. protecting Japan from early European exploration

2. What was the name for the head MILITARY leader of Japan?

• 1. Daimyo

• 2. Samurai

• 3. Shogun

• 4. Zaibatsu

3. The code of bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to...

• 1. belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindus

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• 2. practice of chivalry by European knights

• 3. teachings of Judaism

• 4. theory of natural rights of the Enlighten

4. Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?

• 1. rapid social change

• 2. high literacy rate

• 3. industrial-based economy

• 4. rigid class structure

5. One similarity between the cultures of traditional China and traditional Japan was that...

• 1. the educated class was held in high esteem

• 2. religion played a minor role in society

• 3. social mobility was encouraged

• 4. the people elected the political leaders

6. When Russia was under Mongol domination, the effect on Russia was to...

• 1. end feudalism

• 2. convert the Russian people to Hinduism

• 3. keep Russia isolated from Western Europe

• 4. reunite the Orthodox Christian Church with the Roman Catholic Church

7. What did Temujin do to earn the title "Genghis Khan"?

• 1. United all Mongol tribes for the first time

• 2. Defeated his enemies

• 3. Promoted people based on merit

• 4. All of the above

8. What was one influence of Mongol rule on the history of Russia?

• 1. Contact with kingdoms in Western Europe greatly increased.

• 2. The Chinese writing system was introduced and adopted.

• 3. Most Russians converted from Orthodox Christianity to Islam.

• 4. Russian leaders adopted the idea of strong, centralized control of the empire.

9. What was the effect of the extensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe and Asia in the 1200s?

• 1. development of a common language

• 2. adoption of Confucian ideas and practices

• 3. expansion of Japanese cultural traditions

• 4. significant increases in trade and travel

10. Which factor contributed to the success of the vast empire created by the Mongols?

• 1. avoiding contacts with the West

• 2. paying monetary tribute to local rulers

• 3. employing superior military skills

• 4. converting conquered peoples to Confucianism