Feudal Japan

What is the Japanese name for Japan?

• Japan

• Riben

• Nippon

• Yipun

Japan is an archipelago. An Archipelago is a chain of islands. How many islands are in Japan?

• 4

• 10

• 100

• Over 7000

What historical era of Japan lasted the longest?

• Kamakura Period

• Heian Period

• Yamato Period

• Nara Period

What is NOT an aspect of Heian Society?

• Strong Central Government

• Lots of culture - art, poetry, and literature

• Strong Japanese Imperial Court

• The Yamato Clan Dominated

What is true about Shinto

• All are true

• Polytheistic

• No founder, no sacred text

• Indigenous religion

What two religions combined with Shinto to create Zen Buddhism?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

Officially ruled Japan, but had little power.

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

Military dictator who actually ruled the country

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

Powerful feudal lords responsible for personal area.

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

Noble warriors

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai