Civilizations of East Asia

What does Japan’s alternative name mean?

• Land of the Rising Sun

• Land of the Setting Sun

• Land of the Midnight Sun

• Land of the Northern Lights

What is the terrain of Japan like?

• Mostly flat plains

• Mountainous and hilly

• Desert-like

• Tropical rainforest

How does the terrain of Japan affect how much farmable land there is?

• Increases farmable land

• Decreases farmable land

• Has no effect

• Makes all land farmable

What is the Ring of Fire?

• A famous Japanese festival

• A region with frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity

• A traditional Japanese dance

• A type of Japanese cuisine

How does the Feudal System prevent the success of a strong central ruler?

• By uniting all power under one ruler

• By distributing power among local lords

• By eliminating all local lords

• By centralizing all resources

How do the teachings of Buddha influence the Bushido Code?

• By promoting material wealth

• By emphasizing compassion and discipline

• By encouraging isolationism

• By advocating for democracy

Which group holds the most power locally in Feudal Japan?

• Emperor

• Samurai

• Daimyo

• Shogun

How do European knights and Samurai compare?

• Both were primarily farmers

• Both were military elites with a code of honor

• Both were religious leaders

• Both were traders

How did trade influence the industrial growth of Japan?

• It slowed down industrial growth

• It had no impact

• It accelerated industrial growth

• It led to the decline of industry

Why were women writers more popular than male writers?

• They wrote more about politics

• They had more access to education

• They wrote about court life and romance

• They were the only ones allowed to write