This is a timeline of events in Japanese history during the Heian Period. Which event completes this timeline?

• Russian invaders conquered Japan.

• Missionaries established Christianity as the main religion of Japan.

• Neighboring civilizations adopted Japanese writing and language.

• A unique, Japanese culture developed.

Which event began the Heian period and led to the growth of art in Japan?

• The capital of Japan was moved to Kyoto.

• Chinese sailors blockaded Japanese ports.

• Korean artists began to study at Japanese universities.

• The government of Japan became democratic.

How did Buddhism spread into Japan?

• trade between Japan and Europe

• wars between Japan and India

• alliances between Japan and Russia

• interactions between Japan and China

Which people had the most influence on ideas about government in early Japan?

• Muslim traders

• Christian monks

• Mongol warriors

• Confucian scholars

This chart compares two religions.

Buddhism | Shintoism

started in modern-day India | started in modern-day Japan

celebrates no deity | (a)  

centered around monasteries and temples | centered around temples and shrines

Which phrase best completes this chart?

• celebrates the spirits of nature
• celebrates the son of God

• celebrates the teachings of the enlightened one

• celebrates the end of theism

What effect has geography had on the island of Japan?

• The seas have isolated Japan and protected it from invasion.

• Japan has been invaded by many countries during its history.

• Famine was common in Japan due to the limited area available for farming.

• Water is scarce on the islands of Japan making it hard to grow crops.

Japanese culture was heavily influenced by which other culture?

• Chinese

• English

• German

• Indian

Which country heavily influenced Japanese culture?

• China

• India

• Korea

• Russia

What is the relationship between Buddhism and Shintoism in Japanese culture?

• Many Japanese Buddhists discriminate against the Shintoists.

• Most Japanese practice Shintoism, and Buddhism is banned.

• Many Japanese practice both Buddhism and Shintoism.

• Most Japanese practice Buddhism, and Shintoism is banned.

Japanese culture was heavily influenced by which other cultures? Select two that apply.

• Chinese

• English

• German

• Indian

• Korean