Medieval Japan

Which of the religions below is indigenous to Japan?

• Buddhism

• Shinto

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

Which of the following lists is in order from most powerful to least powerful?
samurai, shogun, daimyo, peasant
samurai, shogun, peasant, daimyo
shogun, samurai, daimyo, peasant
shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasant

• samurai, shogun, daimyo, peasant

• samurai, shogun, peasant, daimyo

• shogun, samurai, daimyo, peasant

• shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasant

The importance of loyalty, honor, discipline, in Japanese society today are mainly the result of what influence in Japan's history?

• the Bushido Code

• the teachings of Shinto

• the reforms of Prince Shotoku

• the spread of Chinese Buddhism

Zen Buddhism became popular in Japan in the 1100s, especially with the warrior class. It was different from other forms because it placed importance on:

• self-discipline and meditation

• rituals and ceremonies

• philosophical debates

• artistic expression

In exchange for protecting the nobles, the samurais were given what?

• money

• land

• titles

• weapons

In medieval times, Japan absorbed different cultures because Prince Shotoku...

• encouraged contact with Korea and China.

• isolated Japan from foreign influences.

• promoted the samurai code of honor.

• focused solely on domestic affairs.

What animal did samurais use in battle?

• elephants

• horses

• camels

• dogs

Besides Shintoism, what other belief system influenced the Japanese?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

Why was fishing the main source of food in Japan?

• Japan was a volcanic (mountainous) island.

• Japan had a large agricultural land area.

• Japan's climate was too cold for farming.

• Japan was isolated from other countries.

Which of these are not characteristics of bushido? honor, bravery, respecting others, fleeing in battle

• honor

• bravery

• respecting others

• fleeing in battle