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WorksheetsFeudal Japan Practice Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What has been MOST affected by the earthquakes that often occur in Japan?
The fuel efficiency of cars
The amount of goods factories produce
The way buildings are designed
The kind of crops farmers grow
During the attempted Mongol invasion of Japan in 1200 CE, which statement accurately reflects what happened?
The walls of Japan prevented the Mongols from invading
Two Typhoons (hurricanes) wrecked ships carrying Mongols, and the remaining army was not big enough to defeat the Japanese
An earthquake created a crater, leading to the destruction of the Mongol army
The Mongol army became sick with the Black plague, preventing them from invading Japan
…Bu-shi-do means literally Military-Knight-Ways……the ways which fighting nobles should observe their daily life as well as in their vocations (professions).....
--from Bushido; The Soul of Japan, An Exposition of Japanese Thought, Inazo Nitobe, 1899 CE
Use the excerpt to answer the question: What circumstances in Japan MOST likely led to the development of this concept?
Japan was divided into large landholdings protected by warriors
Japan was an imperial power establishing colonies
Japan was governed by a foreign power after a military defeat
Japan was organized under a central government
Bushido Values: Loyalty, Honor, ? Which of the following completes the list of Bushido values?
(a)
Which of these BEST describes the role of the Samurai in Japan in the late 12th Century (1100s CE)?
They served as warriors
They performed religious rituals
They traded goods
They created artworks and poetry
Which of these facts MOST supports the idea that Feudal Japan had a lord-vassal system?
Landowners provided privileges in return for loyalty
Armies were gathered in preparation for war
Merchants and Artisans were of different social classes
An emperor served as head of a monarchy
In the 12th Century (1100s CE) Japan was ruled by a military government called a Shogunate. Which event MOST supports the idea of Japan becoming strong under the Shogunate?
Japan fought back two invasions by the Mongols
Japanese warrior followed complex rules and rituals
Japan developed a system of social classes
Japanese culture became influenced by Buddhism
How did trade increase under the Shoguns?
Ending trader partnerships with foreign merchants and traders
did not implement policies that encouraged the development of trade routes
Shogunate support for merchant classes led to increased economic activities
Trade flourished as a result of the shogunates emphasis on self sufficiency
What are TWO ways Japan’s geography affected the development of its civilization?
By influencing the agricultural (farming) practices and limiting arable (farmable) land, which led to the development of terrace farming and a focus on rice cultivation (farming)
The extensive (big) coastline and access to seas facilitated trade and cultural exchange with neighboring regions, influencing the development of commerce and fostering cultural diffusion
Due to the prevalence (frequency and amount) of earthquakes and tsunamis (tidal waves) which necessitated the construction of resilient and adaptive architectural structures
Volcanic activity in the region played a crucial role in the development of religious beliefs, leading to the worship of nature and natural elements
What impact did religious beliefs have on early and Medieval Japan?
Religion had no significant impact on early and Medieval Japan
Buddhism and Shintoism cooperated to establish a unified religious system in Japan
Shintoism was the dominant belief system in early Japan, while Buddhism gained popularity during the medieval period
Buddhism and Confucianism played crucial roles in shaping the societal values and structures of early and medieval Japan
