JAPAN vocabulary quiz

What does the term "shamanism" refer to?

• A group of artisans and merchants

• The oldest form of poetry

• A belief that some people can communicate with spirits

• The system of service between a lord and those loyal to that lord

What is the definition of "archipelago"?

• An expanse of water with many scattered islands

• A small group

• A way to relax and find inner peace

• A belief in spirits that exist separately from bodies

What does "animism" mean?

• The oldest form of poetry

• Belief in spirits that exist separately from bodies

• A military governor who ruled Japan

• A person under the protection of a feudal lord

Which term describes "basic laws that define the role of government"?

• Constitution

• Feudalism

• Guild

• Tanka

What is a "samurai"?

• A way to relax and find inner peace

• A warrior who served a Japanese lord

• The system of service between a lord and those loyal to that lord

• A person under the protection of a feudal lord

Who is a "shogun"?

• A military governor who ruled Japan

• A small group

• The oldest form of poetry

• A group of artisans and merchants

What does "vassal" mean?

• A person under the protection of a feudal lord

• A belief that some people can communicate with spirits

• Result gained by effort

• A group of artisans and merchants

What is the meaning of "sect"?

• A military governor who ruled Japan

• A small group

• A way to relax and find inner peace

• The system of service between a lord and those loyal to that lord

What is "meditation" associated with?

• A group of artisans and merchants

• A way to relax and find inner peace

• The oldest form of poetry

• Basic laws that define the role of government

What is "tanka"?

• The oldest form of poetry

• A belief in spirits that exist separately from bodies

• A military governor who ruled Japan

• A person under the protection of a feudal lord