History Test - Ch. 6 (7)

Match the following

• a large group or chain of islands

• shamanism

• the actual ruler of the nation while the Emperor was just a figurehead

• shogun

• a belief in powerful spirits that can influence events

• samurai

• a member of the hereditary warrior class in feudal Japan

• animism

• the belief that natural objects have souls

• archipelago

Match the following

• a political, military, and social system establishing a relationship between lords and vassals

• vassal

• a person under the protection of a lord in exchange for loyalty

• martial arts

• the use of combat or self defense

• feudalism

• a group of merchants or craftspeople

• guild

How did the geography of Korea affect its early settlement?

• Because Korea was between China and Japan, the cultures of the surrounding countries influenced culture.

• The mountainous terrain of Korea made it difficult to establish settlements.

• The abundance of natural resources in Korea attracted settlers.

• The strategic location of Korea allowed it to become a trading hub.

How was shamanism important to the Koreans?

• The shaman would communicate with the spirits to ask for help.

• Shamanism was a way to honor ancestors.

• Shamanism was a way to practice divination.

• Shamanism was a way to practice healing rituals.

How was Japan’s early society shaped by geography?

• Because Japan was a series of mountains under the ocean, its rocky terrain provided little farmland.

• Japan's early society was heavily influenced by its cultural traditions.

• Japan's early society was heavily impacted by its political structure.

• Japan's early society was heavily influenced by its religious beliefs.

What is one way the Chinese influenced Japan during the Nara period?

• They built Chinese homes, broad streets, and large Buddhist temples.

• They introduced Buddhism

• They shared their writing system

• They exchanged goods and services

What events led to military leaders becoming increasingly powerful in Japan?

• Civil war broke out among noble families; this led to two governments.

• The rise of the merchant class

• The introduction of Buddhism and regents coming into power.

• The emergence of a strong central government and unity among smaller provinces.

Why was there no central government in Japan from the 1300s to the 1500s?

• When Ashikaga became shogun, the central government collapsed and Japan became smaller territories.

• When the emperor was overthrown, the shogun ruled.

• When the samurai class rose to power, the central government collapsed.

• When the feudal system was established, the central government collapsed.

What religions were practiced in Japan during the time of the shoguns?

• Shinto and Buddhism

• Animism and Shamanism

• Christianity and Judaism

• Hinduism and Taoism

Why was nature important to the early Japanese?

• Because of their belief in animism.

• Because it was a natural form of defense against other countries.

• To provide a source of food

• To provide a source of shelter