Japan Test

What significant cultural element was introduced to Japan from Korea in the mid-500s?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Shintoism

What was the primary occupation in Japan during Empress Suiko's and Prince Shotoku's era?

• Fishing

• Trading

• Agriculture

• Mining

What was the main focus of cultural diffusion between Japan and its neighboring countries during the period discussed?

• Military strategies

• Artistic styles

• Religious practices

• Political systems

What did Japanese officials, students, translators, and monks often bring back from China during their visits?

• Spices and silk

• Paintings, religious statues, and musical instruments

• Gold and silver

• Tea and ceramics

What was the primary basis for obtaining government jobs in China, as adopted by Japanese rulers?

• Family connections

• Wealth and property

• Military achievements

• Merit on examinations

Which religion was originally practiced in Japan before Buddhism?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Shinto

What does 'kana' mean in the context of Japanese writing?

• Original characters

• Borrowed letters

• Sacred texts

• Ancient scripts

What type of music did Japan's native music consist of during the Heian period?

• Rock and jazz music

• Chanted poems, war songs, folk songs, and Shinto prayers

• Electronic and pop music

• Classical Western music

What does "Heian-kyo" translate to in English?

• City of Peace and Tranquility

• The Capital of Peace and Tranquility

• City of Prosperity

• The Capital of Prosperity

Who was the most successful Fujiwara leader who led Japan from 995 to 1028?

• Fujiwara no Michinaga

• Fujiwara no Tadahira

• Fujiwara no Yorimichi

• Fujiwara no Morosuke