Chapter 9 Section 3

What was the Japanese name for the heads of noble families?

(a)  

Which of the following best describes Toyotomi Hideyoshi's achievement by 1590?

• Conquered all of Japan's neighboring countries

• Persuaded most of the daimyo to accept his authority

• Established a powerful navy

• Became a renowned poet and artist

Which rulers completed the restoration of central authority in Japan in the early 1600s?

• Ashikaga

• Ming Dynasty

• Tokugawa

• Qing Dynasty

Warriors without masters were called (a)   .

Under the Tokugawa class system, the eta were:

• Samurai warriors renowned for their martial skills.

• Elite scholars and philosophers.

• Skilled artisans and craftsmen.

• Outcasts whose places of residence, dress, and hairstyles were regulated by severe laws.

Who is considered to be the greatest of all Japanese poets?

• Hirohito

• Hokusai

• Matuso Basho

• Murasaki Shikibu

Japanese pottery makers borrowed techniques and designs from (a)   to create handsome ceramic pieces.

Which form of entertainment emphasized action, music, and dramatic gestures?

• Ballet

• Kabuki

• Opera

• Stand-up comedy

Which action did Japanese officials take out of fear that Kabuki could corrupt the nation's morals?

• Encouraged mixed-gender Kabuki performances.

• Instituted stricter censorship for Kabuki scripts.

• Promoted female actors to dominate the Kabuki stage.

• Forbade women from appearing on stage, creating a new professional class of male actors.

Who remained in power during the entire Tokugawa Era in Japan?

• The Yi dynasty of Korea

• The Ming dynasty of China

• The Qing dynasty of China

• The Joseon dynasty of Korea