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WorksheetsGr 7 L25 Quiz English
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
How did Japanese government change a'er Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185?
A. The emperor became more powerful.
B. Chinese ideas led to ranks of officials.
C. A new cons1tu1on was based on nature.
D. A warrior class began to run the country.
The main job of the shogun was to
A. give advice to the emperor.
B. rule through military power.
C. encourage arts and literature.
D. loyally serve and obey his lord.
A daimyo in medieval Japan was most like which person in medieval Europe?
A. a king
B. a knight
C. a lord
D. a bishop
Which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor?
A. It allowed them free movement.
B. It showed their strength in battle.
C. It was inexpensive to purchase.
D. It made them demonstrate courage
Someone who was preparing for a battle against the samurai would benefit most by finding a way to defend himself or herself against
A. axes.
B. arrows.
C. chariots.
D. cannons.
Judo and karate are Japanese mar1al arts. Unlike other ways the samurai learned to fight, mar1al arts such as these
A. often do not require weapons.
B. helped with their spiritual healing.
C. served as popular entertainment.
D. were used mostly among children.
Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize?
A. Avoid pain and suffering.
B. Have mercy on your enemy.
C. Always be prepared and alert.
D. Do whatever you can to stay alive.
Which tool would a student of calligraphy use most?
A. a pipe
B. a brush
C. a needle
D. a hammer
Read the first two lines of this haiku:
The waterfall shines,
Sparkling in golden sunlight.
Which line below would correctly complete the haiku?
A. It is so bright.
B. Hear the water laugh.
C. At night it will grow dark.
D. It looks like gold from the mines
How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?
A. help prepare the refreshments
B. tell jokes while the water boils
C. observe each step very precisely
D. suggest moving the party outside
Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on
A. faith.
B. prayer.
C. warfare.
D. discipline.
Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?
A. loyalty and honor
B. learning and intellect
C. beauty and gracefulness
D. forgiveness and generosity
Why might life for a Japanese woman have been be er in the 12th century than in the 17th century?
A. As samurai culture developed, women's status declined.
B. When the emperors regained power, women lost authority.
C. As Buddhism took hold, women could not seek enlightenment.
D. When the capital moved to Edo, women were denied government jobs.
How did the samurai of Japan differ from European knights in the Middle Ages?
A. They owned vast estates.
B. They fought only on horseback.
C. They owed allegiance to a lord.
D. They had to be able to read and write.
Which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?
A. skill in creating technology
B. political power of the emperor
C. kamikaze pilots in World War II
D. prejudice against Amida Buddhists
What was the consequence for failing to live up to the code of Bushido?
A. haiku
B. koans
C. seppuku
D. kamikazes
What is another term for Bushido?
A. Sixth Sense
B. The Way of the Warrior
C. Those Who Serve
D. Pure Land Buddhism
Why was Zen Buddhism appealing to many samurai?
A. it emphasized effort and discipline.
B. it taught you could reach paradise by relying on Amida Buddha.
C. they really liked rock gardens.
D. this was the only religion that required meditation.
Which story did NOT illustrate the importance of developing a "sixth sense."
A. The story of a boy who was hit with a wooden sword.
B. The story of the samurai who flicked ink at his attacker.
C. The story of the woman who used a rolled up piece of paper as a weapon.
D. The story of the man in the rain.
