Japanese Feudal Culture and Society Assessment

What was the main interest of the upper class in Japanese culture?

• Military strategy
• Writing
• Agriculture
• Trade

Who wrote "The Tale of Genji"?

• A samurai warrior
• Lady Murasaki
• The Shogun
• A Buddhist monk

When was "The Tale of Genji" written?

• 500 AD
• 800 AD
• 1000 AD
• 1200 AD

What is the correct structure of a haiku?

• Four lines with 4-4-4-4 syllables
• Two lines with 7-7 syllables
• Three lines with 5-7-5 syllables
• Five lines with 3-3-3-3-3 syllables

In feudal Japan's social structure, who was at the top of the hierarchy?

• Daimyo
• Emperor
• Shogun
• Samurai

What was the role of the daimyo in feudal Japan?

• Military protectors
• Landowners
• Religious leaders
• D. Merchants

Which group formed the majority of the population in feudal Japan?

• Samurai
• Peasants
• Daimyo
• Merchants

What religion did samurai turn to for mental focus in battle?

• Shinto
• Confucianism
• Zen Buddhism
• Taoism

What was Bushido?

• A type of sword
• A religious ceremony
• A code of honor and loyalty
• A style of architecture

According to Bushido, how were battles supposed to be fought?

• In large group formations
• With long-range weapons only
• Fair, one-on-one, face to face
• Using surprise attacks