Ancient and Medieval Japan Vocab

What is the term for a military leader in ancient Japan?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Ronin

Who were the warrior class in medieval Japan?

• Samurai

• Zen Buddhists

• Knights

• Merchants

What is a large group of islands called?

• Peninsula

• Continent

• Archipelago

• Isthmus

Which period is known for the flourishing of Japanese culture and arts?

• Heian Period

• Sengoku Period

• Jōmon Period

• Nara Period

What is the term for a system where land is owned by lords and worked by peasants?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

Which religion is known for its focus on meditation and simplicity?

• Shinto

• Zen Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

What is the native religion of Japan that involves the worship of kami?

• Buddhism

• Shinto

• Hinduism

• Taoism

What is the term for land suitable for farming?

• Barren

• Arable

• Desert

• Rocky

Who was a famous unifier of Japan in the late 16th century?

• Genghis Khan

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

• Jimmu

• Prince Shotoku

Who was the first emperor of Japan?

• Genghis Khan

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

• Jimmu

• Prince Shotoku