WorksheetsJapan Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 47mins
Match the following vocabulary words to their definition:
Ainu
Indigenous peoples of Japan
Kamikaze
"Divine wind" that protects Japan from invasion
Monsoon
Tropical storms with heavy rainfall
Tsunami
A large ocean wave, usually caused by an Earthquake
Kami
Spirits in the Shinto religion
Which god/gods created Japan according to Japanese mythology?
Izanagi
Izanami
Amaterasu
Kami
Which god is associated with the sun in Japanese mythology?
Izinagi
Izinami
Amaterasu
Tsukuyomi
Japan is mostly covered in
Mountains and Forests
Flat plains
Lakes
Deserts
Label the 4 main islands in Japan
What type of physical feature is Japan?
peninsula
continent
archipelago
island
The capital city of Japan is
(a)
Most people in Japan live...
In the mountains
On farms
Along the coast
In the forest
Which natural item celebrated in Japanese festivals symbolizes beauty, harmony and new beginnings?
Rice
Fish
Tea
Cherry Blossoms
Which country did Japan adapt many of its "kanji" from?
South Korea
The United States
Vietnam
China
One of the most important aspects of the Shinto religion is love of (a) .
Besides Shinto, what other religions are common in Japan? (Choose two)
Buddhism
Confucianism
Islam
Catholicism
Japan does not have a lot of arable land. Arable land is land that is good for (a) .
Why have Japanese farmers built terraces?
to grow crops on hilly surfaces
to escape the summer heat
to grow crops in areas with salt water
to have a place outside the busy cities to relax
The word gohan means both meal and cooked (a) . This shows the importance of this food item to Japan.
Japan implemented policies to (a) the Ainu people.
Where did the Ainu traditionally live?
What is the most important kamuy for the Ainu?
Brown bear
Wolf
Fox
Octopus
The contact between the Japanese people and the Ainu people of Japan is most similar to relations and contact between
Italian and Muslim merchants during the Renaissance
European settlers and indigenous Canadians in North America
European traders and Asian merchants in the trade for spices
African leaders and European slave traders in the Age of Exploration
Match the following words to their definitions
Shogun
The military ruler of Japan.
Ronin
A samurai without a master.
Daimyo
A lord who ruled over an area of land.
Goningumi
A group of families who were supposed to support and monitor each other.
Bakuhan
The system of government developed by the Tokugawa Shogunate.
The historical name for the modern city of Tokyo is:
Edo
Tokugawa
Osaka
Kyoto
Tokugawa Ieyasu implemented the Alternate Attendance policy to control the daimyo. This policy meant that every other year daimyo had to:
Move to Edo
Marry a new wife
Train as a samurai
Host a Shinto festival
Order the following classes in Japanese feudal society from most important on the left to least important on the right.
Emperor
Shogun/Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants and Artisans
Merchants
How was social class determined in Japanese society?
People could choose their own profession and go to school to train for it.
The emperor decided the social class of each person depending on their skills.
It was hereditary. People assumed whatever profession and social class their parents had.
Shinto priests decided one's social class at birth by interpreting messages from the kami.
Match each social class to its description.
Samurai
Warriors who served the daimyo and followed a code of honor called bushido.
Peasants
Farmers. Forbidden from smoking and drinking.
Artisans
Produced high quality goods.
Merchants
Sold goods and acted as bankers.
Outcasts
Lived apart from society and performed jobs involving death.
Why was the Emperor often described as a "figurehead" in Japanese Feudalism?
The Emperor was at the top of the social pyramid and held all the power
The Emperor technically owned all of the land in Japan
The Emperor had few real powers in Japan
The Emperor had complete control of the military
According to Confucianism, accepting your duties lead to (a) . Rejecting your duties lead to (b) .
Japan's first contact with Europeans was when a ship from this country wrecked and landed on a small island in Southern Japan.
France
Spain
England
Portugal
The Japanese referred to the Portuguese as Southern (a)
Christianity teaches people to be loyal to (a) . The Japanese were expected to be loyal to (b) .
True or False: The shogun and the daimyo embraced the message of the European missionaries and converted to Christianity.
True
False
In the story of the 47 Ronin, Lord Asano attacked because he believed that Lord Kira acted in a way that did not treat him with (a) . The ronin sought revenge for their master because it was their (b) .
The penalty for breaking any of the Exclusion laws was...
slavery
banishment
imprisonment
death
Under the Exclusion laws, the Japanese were...
not allowed to farm rice
forced to become slaves
not allowed to go abroad
removed from their homes
What is the floating world?
where the rules and controls of society were relaxed
a musical dance drama performed by men
a place where women could relax
a place where Buddhists meditated
Which of the following is NOT a factor that motivated Japan to end its isolation?
one third of the population died of starvation
merchants were gaining wealth and power
the feudal society had become outdated
Canada was requesting trade be opened
Which of the following was NOT an Exclusion law?
The Japanese were not allowed to travel to other countries
those who were out of the country were not allowed to return
all Christian missionaries were forced to leave Japan
some Dutch traders were allowed to live in Japan
Who did the ruling shogun consider a threat to his military control?
the Emperor
the Daimyo
Dutch Scholars
Foreigners
Sumo wrestling began as a...
religious performance
sport only for women
sport which often ended with death
ceremony to become shogun
Which of these groups were deemed the lowest in the feudal hierarchy?
peasants
artisans
merchants
ronin
Which of the following had an impact on strengthening the Japanese economy?
no foreign trade allowed
introduction of a new currency
using rice as currency
higher taxation
What were the Portuguese explorers called by the Japanese?
Western Barbarians
Northern Barbarians
Southern Barbarians
Eastern Barbarians
Christianity started to ‘’threaten’’ Japanese culture, what did the shogun do as countermeasures?
Banish all Christian missionaries
Destroy boats that could travel overseas
Banish or assimilate Christians
All of the above
The word "Edo" means...
The name of the leader of the government (shogun Edo)
The name of the country (today's Japan)
The name of the place where the government was (today's Tokyo)
The name of the code of honour used by the samurai
During the Edo Period, the figure-head of the country, with no power, was the . . .
Emperor
Daimyo
Shogun
Samurai
What is the name of the samurai code of conduct?
Ronin
Bushido
Seppuku
Bunraku
The Edo Period is called the Golden Age of Japanese culture. The traditional Japanese form of theater developed and refined at that time is called:
Bunraku
Sumo
Kabuki
Haiku
The Edo Period is called the Golden Age of Japanese culture. The traditional Japanese form of puppet theater developed and refined at that time is called:
Bunraku
Sumo
Kabuki
Haiku
The Japanese emperor is said to be the descendents of which God?
Izanagi
Izanami
Namazu
Amaterasu
Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the
colonization of Japan by the United States
introduction of Christianity to Japanese society
transfer of spheres of influence to China
opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan
The Daimyo were
Military leaders
feudal landlords who ruled their lands with the support of samurai
those who gave the shogunate their power to govern
supporters of foreign trade
What document presented signalled the opening of Japanese ports to trade?
Treaty of Kanagawa
The Meiji Constitution
The Charter Oath
The Closed Country Edict
One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had
rejected Western ideas
relied on traditional isolationist policies
reformed its religious practices
reformed its political and economic systems
What was the purpose of Commodore Perry's presence of American warships in Tokyo harbor on JUly 8, 1853
to force the Japanese to open ports to US trade
to honor Japan's new emperor
to bring Christian missionaries into Japan
to acquire fishing rights
What document presented by the emperor in 1868, showed the emperor's commitment to transforming Japan into a modern nation state?
Treaty of Kanagawa
The Meiji Constitution
The Charter Oath
The Closed Country Edict
