WorksheetsJapan: Early History and Culture 2021
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
The traditional, native religion of Japan
Shinto
Buddhism
Taoism
Confucianism
People who follow Shinto believe
in Hinduism.
they should follow a vegetarian lifestyle.
in one God.
everything in nature has a spirit.
What are the Shinto places of worship called?
shrines
churches
temples
mosques
Which nation had the greatest impact on the development of Japan?
Taiwan
India
China
Vietnam
Which was a sign of beauty for Japanese women during the Heian period?
long hair
several layers of silk
whitened face with darkened teeth
all are correct
Why was Zen Buddhism important to the samurai warriors?
It helped clear their minds so they could focus in battle.
It helped them paint better pictures.
It helped them arrange flowers better.
It helped them worship nature.
Which statement describes the Heian period?
a time when China controlled Japan
a time when the military ruled Japan
a peaceful time when culture thrived
a time of war and chaos in Japan
What is the meaning of the word Shinto?
"the right way"
"the way of the gods"
"good harvest"
"the honorable way"
People who follow Shinto believe
in Hinduism.
they should follow a vegetarian lifestyle.
in one God.
everything in nature has a spirit.
The form of Buddhism gained a large following with the samurai warriors of Japan.
Tibetan
Tendai
Zen
Shinto
Which of the following statements about The Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki Shikibu is NOT true:
it's considered by many to be the first full-length novel ever made
it tells the story of Prince Gengi and the women he loved
it gives us a glimpse into the lives of noblewomen during the Heian period
it documents many battles of the time and the lives of famous warriors who fought in them
The Shinto religion came to Japan from China and Korea.
True.
False.
What are tanka and haiku?
types of food
forms of poetry
items of clothing
styles of architecture
Most Japanese participate in traditions belonging to which religion(s)?
Shinto
Buddhism
Taoism
Both Shinto and Buddhism
The Japanese written language contains characters borrowed from Chinese many centuries ago.
TRUE
FALSE
Today, the Japanese language is entirely composed of characters that represent words, not sounds.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following beliefs or practices does NOT relate to Shinto?
one supreme god
gods and spirits called kami
importance of nature
rituals and festivals
importance of family, ancestors, and cleanliness/purity
Kanji, kana, Lady Murasaki Shikibu, tanka, and haiku are all most strongly related to...
Japanese religions
Japanese writing and literature
Japanese government
Japanese architecture
Which statement best describes the daily lives of Japanese nobles living in Kyoto during the Heian period?
They lived simply and devoted most of their time to strict religious study and worship.
They spent their days carrying out government work: serving as judges, leading building projects, tax collection, or running different departments.
They spent their time in military training: fighting, studying battle strategy and military history, and running sections of the army.
Their days were centered on relaxation and luxury as they enjoyed the culture of the time: art, poetry, music, fashion, etc.
