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Ch. 6 Japan Practice Test

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Japan is...

a)

an archipelago

b)

a volcano

c)

an ocean

d)

one island

2.

What describes the geography of Japan? 

a)

It is very hot and dry

b)

It is a series of islands that are mostly mountainous

c)

It is one island

d)

It is as large as the United States

3.

The religion practiced by the earliest Japanese was 

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Shintoism

4.

Who were the Samurai?

a)

Merchants

b)

Farmers

c)

Warriors

d)

Daimyo

5.

In medieval Japan, the shogun was __________________. 

a)

in charge of the military

b)

in charge of the farmland

c)

in charge of the government

d)

in charge of the sea

6.

The Heian Period was also known as Japan's golden Age. Which of the following were not advancements made during this time?


a)

poetry

b)

Literature

c)

art and fashion

d)

science and medicine

7.

What was the leader of a large piece of land in medieval Japan called?

a)

vassal

b)

daimyo

c)

king

d)

peasant

8.

The Japanese pagoda style of architecture was designed to

a)

look impressive

b)

make the king happy

c)

sway and move to withstand an earthquake

d)

be a tribute to the Greeks

9.

The followers of Zen Buddhism discipline their bodies through

a)
eating a strict diet of only vegetables
b)
meditation and mindfulness practices
c)
chanting and singing
d)
physical exercise and weightlifting
10.

Why did the Japanese emperor create the title of Shogun?

a)
To encourage trade and economic growth
b)
To establish a democratic government
c)
To promote peace and unity among the warring clans
d)

So he would not be overthrown

11.

The feudal system of Japan was most similar to what other medieval society that we learned about this year?

a)
Aztec Empire
b)
Ming Dynasty China
c)
Medieval Europe
d)
Ancient Egypt
12.

Which of the following statements is true about peasants in medieval Japan?

a)

Although peasants were in the lower class, they were respected and valued for their role in society.

b)
They were nomadic herders who traveled with their livestock
c)
They were skilled artisans who lived in cities
d)
They were wealthy landowners who controlled the samurai class
13.

Minamoto Yoritomo is known as being...

a)
a renowned philosopher in ancient Greece
b)
a famous poet in ancient China
c)
a European explorer in the 15th century
d)

The first Shogun because he united the fighting clans.

14.

What was the Code of Bushido? How did it impact the Samurai?

a)

The code of the farmers, it talked about rules they had to follow

b)
A code of conduct emphasizing bravery, compassion, and humility followed by the Samurai.
c)
A code of conduct emphasizing loyalty, honor, and self-discipline followed by the Samurai.
d)
A code of conduct emphasizing laziness, dishonesty, and impulsiveness followed by the Samurai.
15.

How did Japan's isolation or separation from the rest of the world impact the people who lived there? 

a)

It taught the people of Japan to be independent and be able to survive with what resources they had

b)
Complete assimilation into the global culture, leading to the disappearance of traditional Japanese culture and values.
c)
No impact on cultural exchange or technological advancement, resulting in stagnation and decline.
d)
Increased cultural exchange and technological advancement, leading to the loss of traditional Japanese culture and values.