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7.07-7.11 Japanese History

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which period is best known for the growth of art and writing in Japanese history?

a)

Heian Period

b)

Samurai Period

c)

Bubonic Plague

d)

Shang Dynasty

2.

Most Japanese cultural traditions were established by which group?

a)

Buddhist monks

b)

Yuan Dynasty

c)

Heian aristocracy

d)

European traders

3.

What was the most significant cultural contribution to Japan during the Heian aristocracy?

a)

business

b)

exploration

c)

literature

d)

mathematics

4.

What were the most significant cultural contributions to Japan during the Heian aristocracy? Select two that apply.

a)

art

b)

business

c)

exploration

d)

literature

e)

mathematics

5.

Most Japanese art was influenced by what?

a)

nature

b)

warfare

c)

government

d)

business

6.

In what way did the Heian Period of Japanese history lead to the eventual creation of a Japanese nation?

a)

developed a strict policy of isolationism

b)

adopted European traditions and culture

c)

led to the creation of a capital city and royal court

d)

funded explorations of North America

7.

How did the Nara and Heian periods impact Japanese culture?

a)

They led to the creation of unique city-states

b)

led to the creation of a unified Japanese nation

c)

They led to the adoption of Indian religions and cultures

d)

They led to the growth of isolationist policies

8.

How did the Heian Period impact Japanese culture?

a)

They led to the creation of a unified Japanese nation

b)

Industrialization strengthened the economy

c)

Literature and the arts became more important

d)

They led to the growth of isolationist policies

9.

The Heian Period of Japan was best known for increasing the popularity of which form of writing?

a)

biographies

b)

epics

c)

histories

d)

poems

10.

In what way did the actions of the Heian aristocracy impact Japan?

a)

They forced Japanese citizens to adopt Christianity as their main religion

b)

They established traditions that led to the creation of a unique Japanese culture

c)

They inspired Japan to create colonies in North and South America

d)

They formed systems that led to the first democratic government in Japan

11.

The growth of art, poetry, and literature in Japan was most closely associated with what time period?

a)

Heian Period

b)

Nara Period

c)

Shang Dynasty

d)

Zhou Dynasty

12.

Why was the position of Samurai developed during the Heian period?

a)

The military became disgruntled and abandoned their posts

b)

Women and children were regularly being attacked by strangers

c)

The government was disappointed by many military losses

d)

The government wanted to recruit official warriors to serve the nation

13.

Japanese art depicting lots of nature was most likely created during which era of Japanese history?

a)

Heian Period

b)

Hellenic Period

c)

Industrial Revolution

d)

Tang Dynasty

14.

Which event began the Heian period and led to the growth of art in Japan?

a)

The capital of Japan was moved to Kyoto

b)

Chinese sailors blockaded Japanese ports

c)

Korean artists began to study at Japanese universities

d)

The government of Japan became democratic

15.

Which of these was one outcome of the Heian Period in Japan?

a)

A unique Japanese culture developed

b)

Japanese culture expanded into Korea

c)

Education decreased throughout Japan

d)

Chinese influence over Japan increased