L25 The Rise of the Japanese Warrior Class in Japan

How did Japanese government change after Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?

• A. The emperor became more powerful.

• B. Chinese ideas led to ranks of officials.

• C. A new cons/tu/on was based on nature.

• D. A warrior class began to run the country.

The main job of the shogun was to

• A. give advice to the emperor.

• B. rule through military power.

• C. encourage arts and literature.

• D. loyally serve and obey his lord.

A daimyo in medieval Japan was most like which person in medieval Europe?

• A. a king

• B. a knight

• C. a lord

• D. a bishop

What happened in Japan during the period marked on the timeline?

• A. The emperor regained his position.

• B. Buddhist teachings fell out of favor.

• C. The shogun brought the samurai under control.

• D. Daimyos fought each other for land and power.

Which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor?

• A. It allowed them free movement.

• B. It showed their strength in battle.

• C. It was inexpensive to purchase.

• D. It made them demonstrate courage.

Someone who was preparing for a battle against the samurai would benefit most by finding a way to defend himself or herself against

• A. axes.

• B. arrows.

• C. chariots.

• D. cannons.

Judo and karate are Japanese mar/al arts. Unlike other ways the samurai learned to fight, mar/al arts such as these

• A. o%en do not require weapons.

• B. helped with their spiritual healing.

• C. served as popular entertainment.

• D. were used mostly among children.

Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize?

• A. Avoid pain and suffering.

• B. Have mercy on your enemy.

• C. Always be prepared and alert.

• D. Do whatever you can to stay alive.

Which tool would a student of calligraphy use most?

• A. a pipe

• B. a brush

• C. a needle

• D. a hammer

Read the first two lines of this haiku.

Which line below would correctly complete the haiku?

• A. It is so bright.

• B. Hear the water laugh.

• C. At night it will grow dark.

• D. It looks like gold from the mines.