Test Review for Medieval China and Japan

In Japanese feudalism, what occupations generally held high positions with the most power in society?

• affluent traders

• artists

• merchants

• military leaders

In feudal Japan, who was at the top of the social structure, but in reality had little power?

• Daimyo

• Emperor

• Farmers

• Shoguns

According to this quote, what role did the samurai serve in Japan?

• Samurai farmed difficult crops.

• Samurai engaged in trade.

• Samurai led religious groups.

• Samurai served their lords loyally.

Based on the charts, what is one similarity between European feudalism and Japanese feudalism?

• Both systems contained large working-class groups.

• Both systems were controlled by elected officials.

• Both systems gave the most power to the largest social groups.

• Both systems disregarded religious leaders.

What resulted from the Mongol invasion of China?

• The Great Wall was destroyed.

• Kublai Khan began the Opium Wars.

• Trade along the Silk Road increased.

• Genghis Khan established the Open Door Policy.

Which social class in seventeenth-century Japan held the most power?

• The samurai were warriors hired to protect property.

• The daimyo were owners of large areas of land.

• Farmers produced large amounts of rice.

• Craftspeople created woodblock prints.

The role of the samurai in Japan in the late twelfth century was most similar to the role of which figure in feudal Europe?

• merchants

• kings

• knights

• serfs

Which historical leader is most closely associated with the Mongol Empire?

• Shah Abbas

• Genghis Khan

• Mansa Musa

• Marco Polo

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Mongol Empire?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What were two tactical advantages held by the Mongol army when it attacked other groups?

• gunpowder and fearless slaves

• camels and huge amounts of supplies

• long-range arrows and horsemanship skills

• knowledge of geography and cannons