Quiz on Ancient Japanese Culture and Society

What architectural feature was common in ancient Japanese homes?

• Glass windows

• Thatched roofs

• Sliding doors

• Fixed walls

What is a key trait of Japanese society?

• Individualism

• Devotion to personal interests

• Devotion to family

• Focus on economic growth

Where did the Japanese build Shinto shrines?

• In city centers

• On mountain tops

• Near rivers

• Wherever they felt the power of the kami

What practice did members of Shingon Buddhism follow?

• Yoga

• Reciting mantras

• Meditation

• Pilgrimage

How did the Fujiwara family gain power?

• By military conquest

• By trade and commerce

• By having their daughters marry the sons of the emperors

• By building alliances with foreign powers