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Feudal Japan - Key Terms

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A Japanese military leader that ruled on behalf of an emperor but usually in his own interests.
a)
shogun
b)
haiku
c)
Prince Shotoku
d)
Golden Age
2.
A traditional religion of Japan that worships and respects nature and ancestors.
a)
regent
b)
bushido
c)
Heian Period
d)
Shinto
3.
A form of Buddhism focused on self-discipline.
a)
Tokugawa Ieyasu
b)
Zen
c)
daimyo
d)
feudalism
4.
Japanese lord with large landholdings, a private army, and does not pay taxes.
a)
Tokugawa Ieyasu
b)
Zen
c)
daimyo
d)
feudalism
5.
A trained warrior of the Japanese aristocracy.
a)
samurai
b)
Tokugawa Shogunate
c)
Lady Mirasaki Shikibu
d)
vassal
6.
The code of conduct for samurai warriors.
a)
regent
b)
bushido
c)
Heian Period
d)
Shinto
7.

This is the code samurai warriors followed

a)

Hammurabi Code

b)

Bushido Code

c)

Seppuku Code

d)

Yamato Code

8.

Who is considered the most powerful person in Feudal Japan?

a)

Shogun

b)

Samurai

c)

Emperor

d)

Daimyo

9.
Why did the samurai practice Zen Buddhism?
a)
It preaches the values of wealth and business.
b)
Its practice helped teach warriors how to control their bodies and their movements.
c)
It preaches the values of war and aggression.
d)
A)  Its practice brought wealth to many families that wanted to train as samurai.
10.
What aspect of Shinto is evident in this Japanese painting?
a)
the beauty and power of nature
b)
the importance of sea travel
c)
A)  the need for shrines to the gods
d)
A)  the desire of humans to control nature
11.
In addition to Shintoism, which other belief system influenced Japanese art, architecture, and literature?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Christianity
c)
HInduism
d)
Islam
12.

What do both Shinto and Zen Buddhism have in common?

a)

They have a deep respect for nature

b)

They are founded by Buddha

c)

They have the same sacred text

d)

They rely on Monks to pray

13.
How were the code of chivalry (Europe) and the Bushido code similar?
a)
They both stressed honor, bravery, and loyalty
b)
they both stressed loyalty to the Emperor.
c)
They both stressed protection of women.
d)
they both stressed loyalty to the country rather than the ruler.
14.
What idea is most closely associated with Shintoism?
a)
People will be reincarnated based on their actions in this life
b)
People need to live in harmony with nature.
c)
People must follow a strict code of conduct in order to please God.
d)
People must swear allegiance to the emperor.
15.
In feudal Japan, who was granted land in exchange for pledging to fight for their lords?
a)
Daimyo
b)
Emperor
c)
Farmers
d)
Samurai
16.
What two religions were practiced by the majority of people in medieval Japan?
a)
Shintoism and Confucianism
b)
Buddhism and Hinduism
c)
Buddhism and Shintoism
d)
Confucianism and Christianity
17.
In feudal Japan, who was at the top of the social structure, but in reality had little power?
a)
Daimyo
b)
Emperor
c)
Farmers
d)
Shoguns
18.

During Japan's feudal period, the MAIN role of the samurai was to

a)

teach martial arts.

b)

offer prayers before battles.

c)

serve as advisors to the emperor.

d)

protect the daimyos and their kingdoms.

19.

Who was at the top of Feudal Japanese society?

a)

Emperor

b)

Shogun

c)

Daimyo

d)

Samurai

20.

A samurai who does not have a lord or has been disgraced in some manner is called?

a)

Samurai

b)

Daimyo

c)

Ronin

d)

Shogun

21.

The original historic period of Japan. Historical artifacts includes decorative pottery.

a)

Ice Age

b)

Age of discovery

c)

Sailors

d)

Jomon

22.

In Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist ethics, this concept is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Filial Piety

c)

Shinto

d)

Ethics

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