Japan Assessment #1

Prince Shotoku’s Reforms in early Japan include which of the following?

• The emperor of Japan would have all power/authority

• That those who worked for the emperor would be appointed by the emperor.

• Passing a civil service exam was required to work in the Japanese government.

• Shogun taking over the emperor's authority

The Samurai code included all of these EXCEPT…

• 1. Courage

• Respect for merchants and craftsman

• Loyalty to their master

• A commitment to fight to the death

What was the main Consequence of the Gempei War?

• Prince Shotoku rose to power

• Buddhism began to diffuse out of Japan

• The Emperor retained all power in Japan

• The Emperor gave power to the Shogun

A constitution is…

• A decree for the people

• A plan of action

• A plan for the government

• A plan for building a city

The term Bushido was FIRST used in 1899 when Nitobe Ianozo wrote: "Bushido, then, is the code of moral principles which the samurai were required or instructed to observe."  Why might a historian AVOID using the term Bushido when discussing Medieval Samurai?

• Bushido only applied to the Shogun

• 1. Bushido is a word created by modern scholars and not used by Medieval Samurai

• Bushido only applied to Chinese Samurai living in the Yuan Dynasty

• Historians should only use the word Bushido when discussing ancient Samurai

What was the primary role of the Shogun in feudal Japan?

• Religious leader

• Military dictator

• Emperor's advisor

• Merchant guild leader

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Daimyo and the Samurai?

• The Daimyo were the landowners, and the Samurai were their warriors

• The Daimyo were the religious leaders, and the Samurai were their followers

• The Daimyo were the merchants, and the Samurai were their protectors

• The Daimyo were the peasants, and the Samurai were their rulers

Based on the table below, in addition to Buddhism, Prince Shotoku was influenced by…

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Confucianism

• Christianity

1. Using the images, what are TWO similarities between Mongol Warriors and Samurai Warriors?

• the use of horses

• the use of armor for their horses

• 1.  the use of bow and arrows

• both the use of horses and bows and arrows

Prince Shotoku looked to this country as an example of centralized government and a constitution

• China

• Egypt

• Italy

• Korea