WorksheetsAncient Japan Final v213
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?
The emperor had absolute control of Japan
The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly
The emperor was seen as a god
The emperor was a figurehead with limited power
What does the word "samurai" mean?
"to protect"
"to serve"
"to defend"
"to forgive"
What was the earliest period Japan known as?
Meiji Period
Xian Period
Jomon Period
Nippon Period
The new crop responsible for changing the lives of the people of Japan during the Yayoi Period.
Corn
Rice
Wheat
Seaweed
Prince Shōtoku Taishi was responsible for...
adopting Chinese civilization
establishing the Constitution of 17 Articles
strengthening the Imperial power
the Taika Reforms
What was the code of honor, loyalty, and discipline practiced by the samurai?
chivalry
bushido
shintoism
isolationism
The traditional religion of Japan- nature and ancestor worship
vassal
kami
Shinto
Haiku
A trained warrior during feudal Japan, a protector of a daimyo
daimyo
shogun
sakoku
samurai
A social and political system that provided protection through a stable social pyramid.
Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan’s golden age?
nobles
farmers
emperors
merchants
GRAPES: this would be an example of Economy.
Fishing was a major source of food and industry in Japan.
Shinto and Buddhism were the two main religions.
Only 15% of Japan's land is farmable
The Edo period wouldn't let foreign countries into Japan.
GRAPES: this is an example of government and leadership (Politics).
Prince Shotoku created more power for the emperor to be similar to the government of China
Lady Murasaki wrote the book the "Tale of Genji"
Merchants made up 90% of the population during feudal times
Shinto gods were called kami.
GRAPES: this is an example of Religion.
Samurai were Zen Buddhists, meaning they practiced quiet meditation and common practice.
The Tokugawa period was known for its peace and prosperity
Samurai were to serve with honor and loyalty to their emperor
The Jomon people were hunter-gatherers.
What is Japan's feudal structure in order.
Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Peasants/Artisans, Merchants
Shogun, Emperor, Samurai, Daimyo, Merchants, Peasants/Artisans
Samurai, Emperor, Peasants/Artisans, Shogun, Daimyo, Merchants,
Emperor, Daimyo, Shogun, Peasants/Artisans, Samurai, Merchants
GRAPES: This is an example of Geography.
Japan is mostly volcanic with rugged, steep mountains
The Noh is still an important part of Japanese music.
Buddhism was adopted by the Samurai
Peasants and Merchants make up the bottom 2 classes on the feudal pyramid
GRAPES: This is an example of Achievements.
Pagoda architecture still exists in Japan today
Japan is part of the Asian continent
Buddhism was introduced from China and Korea
Rice is still an important part of the Japanese diet.
GRAPES: This is an example of Social Structure
Daimyo, samurai, and peasants were all part of Japanese society
Fishing was a major source of food and industry
Empress Minoko became the Yayoi's first leader.
Japan is an archipelago
The two main religions of Japan are
Shinto/Buddhism
Shinto/Confucianism
Buddhism/Confucianism
Buddhism/Hinduism
A Torii Gate marks this place
palace entrance
sacred place
UFO landing site
park entrance
This period is named for the type of pottery these people produced
Jomon
Yayoi
Heian
Yamato
Japan limited foreigners to its country during the Tokugawa shogunate. This isolation was known as
Sakoku
Saki
Samurai
Stifling
