The Samurai and Shogun were part of which country's historical military class?

• China

• Japan

• Korea

• Vietnam

The characteristics below are true for which Asian country? Volcanos / Mountains; Taira and Minamoto people; Home of Shintoism

• Japan

• China

• India

• Korea

What country is between Japan and China?

• Japan

• Korea

• China

• India

What country is also a peninsula

• Japan

• China

• Korean

• Mongolia

Which religion would best fit the characteristics of animism?

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Read the source and answer the question: About 405 AD, the Japanese court officially adopted the Chinese writing system. During the sixth century, Buddhism was introduced. These two events revolutionized Japanese culture and marked the beginning of a long period of Chinese cultural influence. —U.S. Department of State. Which factor most contributed to the 405 AD events described in the source?

• Invasion of Japan by Mongols during the Yuan Dynasty

• Overseas expansion of China

• Location of the Yangtze River

• Diffusion of Chinese culture through the Korean peninsula

Which three statements reflect the influence of China and Korea upon Medieval Japan?

• Buddhism spread to Japan through Chinese influence via the Korean peninsula.

• Japan began printing paper money in reflection of the Chinese style.

• Confucianism was used in Japan as a basis for how government should be conducted.

• Shintoism had its origins in Ancient Korean religious practices.

• Chinese writing was borrowed by Japan and influenced their writing system.

Basic laws of a state that define the role of government and guarantee its obligation to the people.

• constitution

• legislation

• treaty

• charter

Someone who is chosen to rule in place of the emperor/leader. ________

• Regent

• Vassal

• Squire

• Chancellor

A military governor who ruled Japan. ________

• Shogun

• Samurai

• Daimyo

• Emperor