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Japan

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who had the most power?

a)

The Emperor

b)

The whole country

c)

The Shogun

d)

The Government

2.

What is the name of the Samurai honor code?

a)

Bushido

b)

Chivalry

c)

Zen Buddhism

d)

Shinto

3.

What was the lowest level in Japanese society?

a)

Shogun

b)

Daimyo

c)

Peasants

d)

Merchants

4.
What group of people were skilled warriors and enforced the rules?
a)
Shoguns
b)
Daiymos
c)
Samurais
d)
Peasants
5.

Japan developed its own culture by building on Chinese influence.

a)

True

b)

False

6.
a short, three lined poem of 17 syllables that describes nature scenes
a)
haiku
b)
samurai
c)
shogun
d)
daimyo
7.
Many ancient Japanese followed the teachings of these two religions:
a)
Christianity and Buddhism
b)
Buddhism and Shintoism
c)
Hinduism and Shintoism
d)
Shintoism and Islam
8.
In Japan what was used as a training method for samurai and began because of practicing Zen Buddhism?
a)
Bushindo
b)
Shinto
c)
martial arts
d)
poetry writing
9.

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)

high priest

c)

Jewish prophet

d)

nature spirit

10.
The bond of loyalty between a lord and those to whom he has given land
a)
vassal
b)
clan
c)
feudalism
d)
constitution
11.

Which of the following are part of the traditional diet for the Japanese (choose 2)

a)

potatoes

b)

rice

c)

beef

d)

lamb

e)

seafood

12.

Feudal societies are characterized by

a)

emphasis on social order

b)

representative government

c)

economic opportunities

d)

protection of political rights

13.

What was the result of Japan's early experiences with Europeans?

a)

Japan embraced cultural diffusion with Europeans

b)

Japan sent representatives to other countries

c)

Japan adopted a policy of isolationism

d)

Japan invited foreign officials to visit and share their ideas

14.

Similar to Japan, what other civilization developed isolated communities due to geographic features like the sea and mountains? Hint they developed city-states

a)

Greece

b)

Mesopotamia

c)

Egypt

d)

China

15.

Which letter represents Japan?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D