Feudal Japan Practice Quiz

What has been MOST affected by the earthquakes that often occur in Japan?

• The fuel efficiency of cars

• The amount of goods factories produce

• The way buildings are designed

• The kind of crops farmers grow

During the attempted Mongol invasion of Japan in 1200 CE, which statement accurately reflects what happened?

• The walls of Japan prevented the Mongols from invading

• Two Typhoons (hurricanes) wrecked ships carrying Mongols, and the remaining army was not big enough to defeat the Japanese

• An earthquake created a crater, leading to the destruction of the Mongol army

• The Mongol army became sick with the Black plague, preventing them from invading Japan

…Bu-shi-do means literally Military-Knight-Ways……the ways which fighting nobles should observe their daily life as well as in their vocations (professions).....

--from Bushido; The Soul of Japan, An Exposition of Japanese Thought, Inazo Nitobe, 1899 CE

Use the excerpt to answer the question: What circumstances in Japan MOST likely led to the development of this concept?

• Japan was divided into large landholdings protected by warriors

• Japan was an imperial power establishing colonies

• Japan was governed by a foreign power after a military defeat

• Japan was organized under a central government

Bushido Values: Loyalty, Honor, ? Which of the following completes the list of Bushido values?

Which of these BEST describes the role of the Samurai in Japan in the late 12th Century (1100s CE)?

• They served as warriors

• They performed religious rituals

• They traded goods

• They created artworks and poetry

Which of these facts MOST supports the idea that Feudal Japan had a lord-vassal system?

• Landowners provided privileges in return for loyalty

• Armies were gathered in preparation for war

• Merchants and Artisans were of different social classes

• An emperor served as head of a monarchy

In the 12th Century (1100s CE) Japan was ruled by a military government called a Shogunate. Which event MOST supports the idea of Japan becoming strong under the Shogunate?

• Japan fought back two invasions by the Mongols

• Japanese warrior followed complex rules and rituals

• Japan developed a system of social classes

• Japanese culture became influenced by Buddhism

How did trade increase under the Shoguns?

• Ending trader partnerships with foreign merchants and traders

• did not implement policies that encouraged the development of trade routes

• Shogunate support for merchant classes led to increased economic activities

• Trade flourished as a result of the shogunates emphasis on self sufficiency

What are TWO ways Japan’s geography affected the development of its civilization?

• By influencing the agricultural (farming) practices and limiting arable (farmable) land, which led to the development of terrace farming and a focus on rice cultivation (farming)

• The extensive (big) coastline and access to seas facilitated trade and cultural exchange with neighboring regions, influencing the development of commerce and fostering cultural diffusion

• Due to the prevalence (frequency and amount) of earthquakes and tsunamis (tidal waves) which necessitated the construction of resilient and adaptive architectural structures

• Volcanic activity in the region played a crucial role in the development of religious beliefs, leading to the worship of nature and natural elements

What impact did religious beliefs have on early and Medieval Japan?

• Religion had no significant impact on early and Medieval Japan

• Buddhism and Shintoism cooperated to establish a unified religious system in Japan

• Shintoism was the dominant belief system in early Japan, while Buddhism gained popularity during the medieval period

• Buddhism and Confucianism played crucial roles in shaping the societal values and structures of early and medieval Japan