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japan history

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following were things that the Japanese learned from the Chinese and the Koreans?

a)

A written language.

b)

The form of government.

c)

The spoken language.

d)

All of the above.

2.

What is Shinto?

a)

A religion the Japanese imported from China.

b)

The religion that worship the Buddha.

c)

The traditional religion of Japan.

d)

The traditional religion of Korea.

3.

Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?

a)

The emperor had absolute control of Japan

b)

The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly

c)

The emperor was seen as a god

d)

The emperor was a figurehead with limited power

4.

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

a)

Japan traveled widely and embraced cultural diffusion with the European countries

b)

Japan invited foreign officials to visit and share their ideas

c)

Japan sent representative to other countries

d)

Japan adopted a policy of isolationism

5.

What does the word "samurai" mean?

a)

"to protect"

b)

"to serve"

c)

"to defend"

d)

"to forgive"

6.
Which of the following would NOT be found in Japanese culture?
a)
Large, pyramid shaped temples
b)
Tea-drinking ceremonies
c)
Tanka and haiku poems about nature and emotions
d)
Martial arts competitions
7.
If you read a book published in Ancient Japan, it would most likely be about
a)
Foreign cultures
b)
Agriculture
c)
Mythology
d)
Warriors in battle
8.
What group of people were skilled warriors and enforced the rules?
a)
Shoguns
b)
Daiymos
c)
Samurais
d)
Peasants
9.
a short, three lined poem of 17 syllables that describes nature scenes
a)
haiku
b)
samurai
c)
shogun
d)
daimyo
10.
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
11.
What is a katana
a)
A sword
b)
A mace
c)
A spear
d)
A dagger
12.
What was the name for the head MILITARY leader of Japan?
a)
Daimyo
b)
Samurai
c)
Shogun
d)
Zaibatsu