Medieval Japan

What did the samurai agree to do in exchange for land grants from the shogun?

• to devote his loyalty to the emperor alone

• to ensure Japan stayed at peace

• to entertain the shogun with poetry and music

• to serve and protect the shogun

The tea ceremony

• fostered a spirit of harmony and calm among the samurai.

• gave the samurai an opportunity to demonstrate their talents to the people.

• involved planning the downfall of the samurai's enemies.

• provided samurai their last meal before important battles.

As part of their training, samurai had to learn

• relaxation techniques so that they did not always have to stay alert.

• self-control in order to overcome emotions that might interfere with fighting.

• the coffee ceremony used to build energy in preparation for battles.

• the ability to read their opponents minds.

Who were the samurai in medieval Japan?

• commanders-in-chief

• local lords

• warriors

• Buddhist monks

The Heian period is called Japan’s golden age because of its?

• rich mines.

• foreign trade.

• military power.

• art and literature.

One thing the tea ceremony helped samurai create was

• intelligence

• alliances

• a sense of calm

• energy for battle

Japan's original religion that expresses respect for nature is called

• Nirvana

• Shinto

• Kami

• Buddhism

What is one important way in which Prince Shotoku changed Japan?

• He turned it into an agricultural society.

• He divided power among the chiefs of clans.

• He increased contact with neighboring cultures.

• He introduced the craft of bronze and iron smithing.

How did Japanese government change after Shogun Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?

• The emperor became more powerful.

• Chinese ideas led to ranks of officials.

• A new constitution was based on nature.

• A warrior class, the samurai and daimyo, began to run the country.

By the 17th century, samurai were expected to practice the art of beautiful writing, also known as

• Bushido

• calligraphy

• haiku

• sudoku