Ancient Japan in 13 minutes

What was a core value in ancient Japan that is still important in modern Japan?

• Self-improvement

• Materialism

• Competition

• Individualism

What role did the samurai play in ancient Japan?

• Priests

• Warriors

• Farmers

• Merchants

What was the primary religion of the royal class in ancient Japan?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

Who were the Shoguns in ancient Japan?

• Religious leaders

• Foreign diplomats

• Independent warlords

• Emperor-appointed rulers

What was the main reason for arranged marriages in ancient Japan?

• Educational purposes

• Political and economic gain

• Religious practices

• Love

What type of government was established by Emperor Kotaku?

• Imperial

• Theocratic

• Democratic

• Anarchic

What did the Soga clan believe the role of the government was?

• To enforce religious laws

• To build the country's riches and a powerful military

• To maintain isolation from other countries

• To promote arts and culture

What was the main economic change during the late medieval period in Japan?

• Introduction of paper currency

• Expansion of overseas trade

• Halting the minting of coin currency

• Massive industrialization

What was the status of women in the upper echelon of society during Japan's Classical era?

• More equality than ever before

• No change in status

• Excluded from all political roles

• Less equality than before

The oldest religion of Japan

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Shintoism

• Samurai