Japan Short Study

Which religion is indigenous to Japan?

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

Pick the word that goes with this definition: A religious belief that objects, places, and creatures all have a spirit.

• Polythiesm

• Animism

• Baptism

• Deism

Which two countries most influenced Japan?

• Mongolia and China

• Korea and China

• Mongolia and Thailand

• Thailand and Korea

Which Japanese leader wrote a constitution for Japan?

• Emperor Kanmu

• Prince Shotoku

• Lady Murasaki

• Siddhartha Guatama

Which philosophy was used in the government in Japan, seen in their constitution?

• Confucianism

• Greek

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

Which novel shows historians what Heian society was like?

• The Tale of Genji

• The Wandering Ronin

• The Last Samurai

• The Emperor's Choice

Which of the following is not an example of Heian culture?

• Painting their teeth black

• Studying the martial arts

• Writing in beautiful calligraphy

• Reading literature written by women

Who had the most power in Japan's military society?

• Emperor

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Shogun

What religion inspired the Bushido, the code of conduct of the Samurai?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Hinduism

Which period in Japanese history is known for its art, poetry, and court culture?

• Heian Period

• Edo Period

• Meiji Period

• Kamakura Period