WorksheetsMedieval Japan
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which sentence below describes cultural diffusion?
Warships and armies from Japan attacked Korea
Practices and beliefs spread from Korea to Japan
Written languages developed separately in Japan and Korea.
Korea and Japan grew different crops because of different climates.
What is one important way in which Prince Shotoku changed Japan?
He turned it into an agricultural society.
He divided power among the chiefs of clans.
He increased contact with neighboring cultures.
He introduced the craft of bronze and iron smithing.
Before the time of Prince Shotoku, Japanese government
ruled over Korea and China.
depended on local clan leaders.
had a bureaucracy of officials.
filled jobs based on examinations.
Prince Shotoku’s worked to spread which religion?
Shinto
Islam
Buddhism
Confucianism
The design of a Shinto temple would most likely draw attention to
a code of moral rules.
worship of foreign gods.
the cycle of pain and suffering.
respect for the beauty of nature.
Urbanization, or the movement of people to cities, was illustrated in Japan when the emperor started building which city?
Hokkaido
Chang'an
Edo
Heian-Kyo
As a result of foreign influence, the Japanese began creating sculptures of
Shinto kami.
emperors
the Buddha.
armored warriors.
The Heian period is called Japan’s golden age because of its?
rich mines.
foreign trade.
military power.
art and literature.
Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan’s golden age?
the wealthy landowners
farmers
artisans
merchants
Some of the original buildings of Heian-kyo were later rebuilt on the same sites. Where might a tourist go to see them?
Nara
Kyoto
Tokyo
Nagaoka
Why is the "Tale of Genji" especially famous?
It records the lives of ordinary farmers.
It reveals secrets about the royal family.
It was retold as an oral history.
It may have been the world's first novel.
In Japan today, the lasting influence of the Heian period is strongest in
rank and class.
literature and drama.
science and technology.
politics and government.
In medieval times, Japan absorbed different cultures because Prince Shotoku
conquered many cities in Korea and China.
had relatives that lived in Korea and China.
encouraged contact with Korea and China.
ruled Japan after ruling Korea and China.
Japan's original religion that expresses respect for nature is called
Nirvana
Shinto
Kami
Buddhism
A shorter version of a Tanka with only 3 lines and a 5-7-5 syllable pattern is called a...
Prose
Sonnet
Haiku
Waka
In medieval times, where did Japan get many new art and sculpture techniques from?
France and Britain
Kani and Kana
Korea and China
India and Thailand
The early form of Japanese poetry that developed is called
Tanka
Kanji
Kana
Kami
How did Japanese government change after Shogun Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?
The emperor became more powerful.
Chinese ideas led to ranks of officials.
A new constitution was based on nature.
A warrior class, the samurai and daimyo, began to run the country.
The main job of the shogun was to
give advice to the emperor.
rule through military power.
encourage arts and literature.
loyally serve and obey his lord.
A daimyo in medieval Japan was which of the following?
Ruler
Landowner
Warrior
Farmer
Who were the samurai in medieval Japan?
commanders-in-chief
local lords
warriors
Buddhist monks
What did the samurai agree to do in exchange for land grants from the shogun?
to devote his loyalty to the emperor alone
to ensure Japan stayed at peace
to entertain the shogun with poetry and music
to serve and protect the shogun
The samurai's most prized weapon was his
fist
gun
horse
sword
A samurai's training included
archery
martial arts.
swordsmanship
all of these
As part of their training, samurai had to learn
relaxation techniques so that they did not always have to stay alert.
self-control in order to overcome emotions that might interfere with fighting.
the coffee ceremony used to build energy in preparation for battles.
the ability to read their opponents minds.
By the 17th century, samurai were expected to practice the art of beautiful writing, also known as
Bushido
calligraphy
haiku
sudoku
The tea ceremony
fostered a spirit of harmony and calm among the samurai.
gave the samurai an opportunity to demonstrate their talents to the people.
involved planning the downfall of the samurai's enemies.
provided samurai their last meal before important battles.
What helped samurai learn discipline and focus their minds?
Learning History
Buddhist meditation
Memorizing sword patterns
Drumming
Bushido means
"the art of beautiful writing."
"the sound of one hand clapping."
"the way of the warrior."
"the way to paradise."
A samurai's supreme duty was to be so loyal to his lord that
he would fight alongside him in battle.
he would gladly die for him.
he would offer his daughter in marriage to him.
he would surrender all of his land to him.
Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?
loyalty and honor
learning and intellect
beauty and gracefulness
forgiveness and generosity
Most people in Japan's society were
Daimyo
Shoguns
Samurai
Peasants
Most of Japan's terrain is
Mountainous
Flat
Desert
Rainforest
The _______ shaped the lives of the Japanese people.
Plains
Sea
Desert
Rivers
One thing the tea ceremony helped samurai create was
intelligence
alliances
a sense of calm
energy for battle
Samurai would often write poems called ______________ that followed a 5-7-5-7-7 pattern.
Tanka
Haiku
Koan
Heian-kyo
Which of the following were responsible for protecting their lord's land in medieval Japan?
Peasants
Samurai
Daimyo
Shogun
Women could be samurai.
True
False
What was the significance of the cherry blossom in samurai culture?
It symbolized the fleeting nature of life
It represented eternal life
It was used as a medicinal herb
It was a sign of wealth and prosperity
Prince Shotoku, a Japanese leader, eagerly admitted skilled workers from __________ to share their trades with Japan. (Choose two correct answers)
