Worksheets1st Semester Exam Practice Set - Ch 15 Japan
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What influenced the new culture of Japan?
a)
Indian and Persian cultures
b)
Greek and Roman cultures
c)
Korean and Chinese cultures
d)
Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures
2.
What religion and social structure did the Japanese create?
a)
Taoism and a monarchy
b)
Buddhism and a feudal system
c)
Confucianism and a tribal system
d)
Shintoism and a caste system
3.
How did the nearness of the sea shape the lives of Japanese people?
a)
They relied on farming for food
b)
They developed their own culture
c)
They built their homes far from the sea
d)
They turned to the sea for food
4.
What is the significance of kami in Shinto religion?
a)
To honor nature spirits
b)
To rule over small farming villages
c)
To build shrines
d)
To perform religious duties
5.
What geographical feature covers nearly all of Japan?
a)
Plains
b)
Mountains
c)
Seaweed
d)
Volcanoes
6.
What nickname did the nobles of the court give themselves in Heian?
a)
Servants of the emperor
b)
Dwellers among the clouds
c)
Common people
d)
Supporters of the arts
7.
Who is considered one of the greatest writers in early Japanese history?
a)
Prince Genji
b)
Prince Genji Shikibu
c)
Lady Murasaki Shikibu
d)
Lady Genji
8.
What language did noble women in Japan write in?
a)
Japanese
b)
Korean
c)
English
d)
Chinese
9.
What form of Buddhism was popular with Japan's common people during the Heian period?
a)
Zen Buddhism
b)
Mahayana Buddhism
c)
Pure Land Buddhism
d)
Theravada Buddhism
10.
What elements are combined in Noh plays?
a)
Acting, singing, and acrobatics
b)
Painting, sculpture, and poetry
c)
Music, speaking, and dance
d)
Writing, directing, and stage design
11.
What is the relationship between samurai and their lords?
a)
Enemies
b)
Equal partners
c)
Business associates
d)
Master and servant
12.
What was the purpose of writing poetry in training samurai?
a)
To entertain others
b)
To improve their discipline
c)
To communicate with other samurai
d)
To express their emotions
13.
What impact did isolation and limited technology have on the samurai period in Japan?
a)
It made the samurai period more peaceful
b)
It made the samurai period shorter
c)
It made the samurai period longer
d)
It had no impact on the samurai period
14.
What was the role of the shogun in feudal Japan?
a)
To serve as a figurehead in government
b)
To lead the peasant farmers
c)
To rule in place of the emperor
d)
To provide food to the samurai
15.
What does the term 'samurai' mean?
a)
Warrior
b)
Merchant
c)
Servant
d)
Emperor
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