WorksheetsThe Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
How did the Japanese government change after 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 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 most like which person in medieval Europe?
a king
a knight
a lord
a bishop
Which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor?
it allowed them free movement
it showed their strength in battle
it was expensive to purchase
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
axes
arrows
chariots
cannons
Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize?
Avoid pain and suffering
Have mercy on your enemy
Always be prepared and alert
Do whatever you can to stay alive
Read the first two lines of this haiku
The waterfall shines,
Sparkling in golden sunlight.
Which line below would correctly complete the haiku?
It is so bright
Hear the water laugh
At night it will grow dark
It looks like gold from the mines.
How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony?
help prepare the refreshments
tell jokes while the water boils
observe each step very precisely
suggest moving the party outside
Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on
Faith
prayer
warfare
discipline
Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?
loyalty and honor
beauty and gracefulness
learning and intellect
forgiveness and generosity
How did the samurai of Japan differ from European knights in the Middle Ages?
They owned vast estates.
They fought only on horseback.
They owed allegiance to a lord.
They had to be able to read and write.
Which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?
skill in creating technology
political power of the emperor
kamikaze pilots in World War II
prejudice against Amida Buddhists
What is the definition of Amida Buddhism?
a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan
styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
form of Buddhism founded on the belief that all people can reach paradise by relying on the mercy of Amida Buddha
What is the definition of Bushido?
a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
form of Buddhism founded on the belief that all people can reach paradise by relying on the mercy of Amida Buddha
What is Martial Arts?
a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai
styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
What is Zen Buddhism?
a local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
a form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and enlightenment through meditation
form of Buddhism founded on the belief that all people can reach paradise by relying on the mercy of Amida Buddha
styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
Who was Minimoto Yoritomo?
The Tang Dynasty King
The First Shogun
Kublai Khan General
A Poet
Which one was the first Shogunate?
Ashikaga Shogunate
The Song Shogunate
The Tang Shogunate
The Kamakura Shogunate
Which Country had the most influence in Japan?
India
Korea
Italy
China
