What is a 'clan'?

• an emperor

• a small village

• an extended family

• a type of warrior

What is the traditional religion of Japan?

• Shinto

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Zen

What is the term for a person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone?

• Shinto

• Regent

• Court

• Samurai

Who was a ruler that brought influential Chinese ideas to Japan?

• The Shogun

• Prince Shotoku

• Oda Nobunaga

• Heian

A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler is called a..

• regent

• court

• shogun

• daimyo

Which form of Buddhism believed that self-discipline & meditation led to wisdom?

• Pure Land Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

A Japanese form of decorative writing is called..

• karaoke

• noh

• shinto

• calligraphy

Who was one of the greatest writers in early Japanese history, that wrote the world’s first full length novel?

• Lady Murasaki Shikibu

• Prince Shotoku

• Lady Tokyogawa

• Prince Prosciutto

Serious drama that was created in the 1300’s which combined music, speaking, & dance is called...

• Zen

• Shinto

• Noh

• Calligraphy

Trained professional warriors in Japan were called...

• Noh

• Samurai

• Shogun

• Emperors