Chapter 13 Test Study Guide

Why is Japan considered to be an archipelago?

• It is located in the Pacific Ocean.

• It consists of four main islands and many smaller islands.

• It is surrounded by mountains.

• It has a large population.

Do historians know a lot about Japan's early history?

• Yes, because there are many detailed records.

• No, because people did not keep records during the early development of Japan.

• Yes, because the Yamato clan left extensive writings.

• No, because the records were destroyed in wars.

What form of government did the Yamato establish?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

Who influenced Japanese history and culture by sending ambassadors to China?

• The Yamato

• Prince Shotoku

• Wang Xizhi

• The Taika Reforms

What did the Taika Reforms model changes in the Japanese government after?

• The strong centralized Chinese government.

• The decentralized Russian government.

• The democratic government of Korea.

• The feudal system of Europe.

During the Heian period, what did the Japanese develop?

• Their own written language.

• A new form of government.

• A system of roads.

• Maritime technology.

What entered its golden age during the Heian period in ancient Japan?

• The arts

• Science and technology

• Trade and commerce

• Military conquests

According to Shinto beliefs, what is considered the main problem with the world?

• Disharmony with nature

• Overpopulation

• Technological advancements

• Economic disparity

What is the biblical view of the main problem with the world?

• Sin

• Ignorance

• Poverty

• Disease

What can people develop by practicing Shinto rituals, according to Shinto beliefs?

• Connection with kami

• Financial wealth

• Political power

• Scientific knowledge