Lesson 11 Feudal Japan Quiz

Which statement best describes the samurai’s primary role under a daimyo in Medieval Japan?

• Lead Buddhist temples and manage rituals

• Collect taxes from peasants as officials

• Trade goods between provinces for revenue

• Provide loyalty and protect the daimyo’s land

Which set of weapons and armor was commonly associated with samurai?

• Daggers, slings; cloth vests and masks

• Crossbows, halberds; leather caps and cloaks

• Spears, axes, maces; chainmail and shields

• Bows, arrows, swords; helmets and breastplates

In Shintoism, what is it based on?

• ronin
• Nature

• Spirits

• Gardens

Which idea captures a core expectation of Bushido?

• Reject obedience to lords and leaders

• Overcome fear of death and remain loyal

• Seek wealth and avoid combat risks

• Pursue personal fame over duty

What practice demonstrated a samurai’s commitment to the Bushido code when facing shame?

• Public confession ceremonies

• Temporary withdrawal from service

• Seppuku, a ritual suicide

• Exile to distant provinces

Samurai were noted for which fighting skill and later carried how many swords?

• Naval warfare; eventually four swords

• Skilled cavalry; eventually three swords

• Master spearmanship; eventually one sword

• Expert archery; eventually two swords

Other than combat, the bow was used in which context?

• Architectural measurement tasks

• Agricultural planting and harvest

• Ritual ceremonies and Shinto festivals

• Courtly music and dance performances

Scenario: A samurai’s daimyo dies unexpectedly, leaving no successor. What status most accurately applies to the samurai, and why?

• Monk; he must join a temple

• Shogun; he gains leadership

• Ronin; he lost his position

• Merchant; he changes professions

Which explanation best connects Bushido to everyday samurai behavior?

• Accumulating wealth, avoiding danger, seeking fame

• Practicing theater arts, composing poetry, hosting feasts

• Loyal service, courage in battle, readiness for seppuku

• Negotiating trade treaties, expanding markets, traveling

Which statement best describes the typical role of ninja in Medieval Japan?

• Monks who mediated disputes between villages

• Court officials who advised the emperor daily

• Independent warriors who ruled rural provinces

• Hired by daimyo to guard against invasions