Unit 6 Japan during Medieval Times

In medieval times, Japan absorbed different cultures because Prince Shotoku

• conquered many cities in Korea and China.

• had relatives that lived in Korea and China.

• encouraged contact with Korea and China.

• ruled Japan after ruling Korea and China.

What happened to Japanese culture when Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku came into power in 593?

• Japan was not influenced by other cultures.

• Other cultures emerged for the first time.

• Other cultures completely replaced Japans's.

• Cultural diffusion occurred at a faster rate.

Which of the following is true of Japan during Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku's reign?

• Japan's power was divided among chiefs.

• Japan had a rural agricultural society.

• Women had a relatively high status.

• all of the above

Which of the following is true of Japan in 710?

• Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku came into power.

• Prince Shotoku issued a set of government guidelines.

• The Buddhist government built a wall around Nara city.

• The imperial government built a Chinese-style capital.

What key difference between China and Japans's government emerged in the 9th century?

• Uji chiefs regained their power and control of land again.

• Noble family members held high governmental positions.

• Government officials were appointed based on merit.

• Japanese emperors became the main ruler of the land.

In medieval times, where did Japan get many new art and sculpture techniques from?

• France and Britain

• Kani and Kana

• Korea and China

• India and Thailand

Which Asian country began carving Buddhist images on cave walls in the 5th century?

• Japan

• Korea

• China

• India

Japan learned new art techniques because during the 5th and 6th century

• India and Japan traded goods and were influenced by each other.

• Korean and Chinese immigrants created most of Japan's religious art.

• English and French literature affected how art was viewed in Japan.

• all of the above

The form of Chinese court music that arrived to Japan in the 6th century is called

• sheng.

• gagaku.

• phoenix.

• pagoda.

Shinto priests built shrines that reflected Japan's

• agricultural society and love for nature.

• progressive industry and complex history.

• good economy and appreciation for art.

• changing values and different morals.