Japan Review 2024-2025

What two religions had the greatest impact on Japanese culture?

• Buddhism and Shintoism

• Christianity and Judaism

• Buddhism and Judaism

• Christianity and Shintoism

Which religion began in Japan?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Shinto

Why is this structure important to Japan’s Shinto religion?

• This structure is a shrine to the elemental gods of spirits of Shinto.

• This structure is a stage from which Shinto priests preach.

• This structure protects Shinto temples from outsiders.

• This structure symbolizes the two pillars of Shinto.

For this item, select the answer from the drop-down menu. ______ had the greatest influence on Japanese culture and government during the Nara Period.

• Australia

• China

• India

• Korea

How did Korea influence the development of early Japan?

• It protected Japan from invasion by Russia.

• It served as a bridge for ideas from China.

• It provided Japan with military technology.

• It served as a model for Christian ideas.

Japanese culture was most influenced by the culture of what other civilization?

• Bangladesh

• China

• India

• Spain

Why is Japanese culture most similar to Chinese culture?

• Japan is geographically close to China.

• Japan invented Confucianism.

• Japan adopted democracy.

• Japan refused to make allies in the region.

What is one way in which China influenced the development of culture in Japan?

• The Japanese religion of Shintoism has roots in Chinese Confucianism.

• The Japanese system of democracy was inspired by Chinese dynasties.

• The Japanese writing system is based on the Chinese writing system.

• The Japanese feudal system was first invented in China.

Which country heavily influenced Japanese culture?

• China

• India

• Korea

• Russia

What culture influenced the writing, language, and arts of the Japanese?

• China

• Great Britain

• Korea

• Russia