46. Medieval Japan

Which map shows the Japanese archipelago?

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Code of behavior for samurai warriors.

• Bushido

• Pagoda

• Chivalry

• Karma

Official state religion of Japan; polytheistic and focuses on nature.

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

Shintoism coexists peacefully with Buddhism in Japan.

• True

• False

1. Pagoda architecture, Buddhism, and character writing are examples of the influence of

• China on Japan

• Japan on China

• Korea on Japan

• Japan on Korea

Torii gates are entrances to what kind of shrines?

• Shinto

• Buddhist

• Confucian

• Daoist/Taoist

What were used to express ideas and sounds in the Japanese language?

• Phoenician alphabet

• Cuneiform

• Chinese characters

• Hieroglyphics

The Tale of Genji is an example of?

• Common people complaining about government

• Love between different social classes

• Samurai challenging power structures

• Elite culture valuing art and literature

Why was Prince Shotoku important?

• He conquered many neighboring lands

• He created more organized government

• He developed many new technologies

• He served as a spiritual guide to Japanese society

In Japanese feudalism, _______ were at the lowest level and _______ held the most power.

• serfs, daimyo

• daimyo, merchants

• merchants, nobles

• merchants, daimyo