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Ancient Japan

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A common geographic feature of Japan?

a)

mountains

b)

plains

c)

lakes

d)

rivers

2.

A form of Japanese drama presented by actors in wooden masks?

a)

Kabuki

b)

haiku

c)

Zen

d)

Noh

3.

Japan is a series of?

a)

canyons

b)

peninsulas

c)

islands

d)

valleys

4.

Which of the following is not an achievement of Prince Shotoku?

a)

Introduction of Buddhism to Japan

b)

Opening a Japanese embassy in China

c)

Introduction of rice to Japan.

d)

Sending people to China to study Chinese culture

5.

Which of the following describes the basic principles of Shinto?

a)

Rocks, trees, and rivers are not important

b)

Respect nature and ancestors

c)

It is important to stay away from volcanoes

d)

Shoguns should be worshipped

6.

A form of Japanese drama featuring heavy make up and elaborate costumes?

a)

Kabuki

b)

Noh

c)

Haiku

d)

Clan

7.

This group had the most authority (power) in Feudal Japan?

a)

Samurai

b)

Emperor

c)

Daimyo

d)

Shogun

8.

Japanese lord with large landholdings and private samurai army?

a)

Daimyo

b)

Clan

c)

Shogun

d)

President

9.

Which is NOT true about a Haiku?

a)

It is a poem

b)

Must be about nature or a season

c)

Must have three lines

d)

Needs to have one simile.

10.

Which of the following was NOT an important religion in Japan?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Shinto

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

11.

This group protected the land and were loyal to the Daimyo.

a)

Samurai

b)

Peasants

c)

Emperor

d)

merchants

12.

This was responsible for growing the food and making the goods in Feudal Japan.

a)

Samurai

b)

Emperor

c)

Merchants

d)

Peasants

13.

What percent of Japan's land is farmable?

a)

100%

b)

25%

c)

15%

d)

56%

14.

A group of families related by blood or marriage?

a)

unit

b)

clan

c)

dynasty

d)

legacy

15.

A Japanese form of Buddhism, focusing on self -discipline, simplicity, and meditation ?

a)

Noh

b)

Yoga

c)

Budda

d)

Zen

16.

A traditional religion in Japan, based on the worship and respect for nature and ancestors?

a)

Shinto

b)

Zen

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

17.

Why were the merchants considered "the lowest of the low" and looked down upon in Japanese society?

a)

They were disloyal to the Daimyo

b)

They did not practice Buddhism

c)

They often stole the goods that they traded

d)

They did not produce (make) any goods to contribute to society

18.

Which is NOT a martial arts that is practiced in Japan?

a)

Karate

b)

Ju-jitsu

c)

Yoga

d)

Sumo

19.

Which is not a staple in Japanese diets?

a)

Potatoes

b)

Rice

c)

Fish

d)

Vegetables

20.

Was at the top of feudalism, however had no real power?

a)

Lord

b)

King

c)

Emperor

d)

Shogun