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WorksheetsMedieval Japan
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the religions below is indigenous to Japan?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Shinto
c)
Confucianism
d)
Hinduism
2.
Samurai were
a)
Daimyo
b)
Shoguns
c)
Vassals
d)
Bushido
3.
The importance of loyalty, honor, discipline, in Japanese society today are mainly the result of what influence in Japan's history?
a)
the Bushido Code
b)
the teachings of Shinto
c)
the reforms of Prince Shotoku
d)
the spread of Chinese Buddhism
4.
Many great works of early Japanese literature were written by
a)
Buddhist scholars
b)
Samurai warriors
c)
Shinto priests
d)
Noblewomen
5.
The Golden Age of the Arts in Japan was between the years 794 and 1180, when the capital city was
a)
Nara
b)
Nagasaki
c)
Beijing
d)
Heian-Kyo
6.
The style of painting invented in Japan is which of the following?
a)
ukiyo-e
b)
maki-e
c)
yamato-e
d)
kiri-e
7.
Which religion contributed to the ideals of loyalty and patriotism of the Bushido Code?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Zen Buddhism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Shintoism
8.
From the Nara period until the 19th century, most philosophical and legal writings, as well as most of the histories, essays, and religious texts in Japan were written in
a)
Haiku
b)
Japanese
c)
Chinese
d)
Korean
9.
The code of courtliness during the Heian Period was
a)
aware
b)
basara
c)
makoto
d)
miyabi
10.
Miyabi stressed which of the following
a)
appearance, focus, and food
b)
focus, decorum, and courtliness
c)
courtliness, decorum, and food
d)
appearance, restraint, and decorum
11.
Why was fishing the main source of food in Japan?
a)
Japan was a volcanic (mountainous) island
b)
Japan had no soil so no food could be grown
c)
The people were excellent fishermen
d)
Eating other meats was forbidden in Shinto
12.
Medieval Japan was based upon the feudal system, where weaker territorial lords owed their loyalty to stronger ones. All power was held by military dictatorships led by the
a)
emperor
b)
shoguns
c)
knights
d)
samurai
13.
How is Shinto different from other major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?
a)
Shinto does not have a sacred text.
b)
Shinto worships only one god.
c)
Shinto does not perform religious ceremonies.
d)
Shinto was developed by Buddhist monks.
14.
Zen Buddhism became popular in Japan in the 1100s. This distinct form was especially popular with the warrior class. It was different from other forms because it placed importance on
a)
faith and good behavior
b)
observance of rituals and wisdom
c)
self-discipline and meditation
d)
sacrifice and ancestor worship
15.
According to Shinto beliefs, all elements, including the sun, trees, rocks, and animals, have a kami. Which of the following best describes a kami?
a)
spiritual guru
b)
nature spirit
c)
Jewish prophet
d)
high priest
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