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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the religions below is indigenous to Japan?BuddhismShintoConfucianismHinduism - 2. Multiple ChoiceSamurai wereDaimyoShogunsVassalsBushido
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe importance of loyalty, honor, discipline, in Japanese society today are mainly the result of what influence in Japan's history?the Bushido Codethe teachings of Shintothe reforms of Prince Shotokuthe spread of Chinese Buddhism
- 4. Multiple ChoiceMany great works of early Japanese literature were written byBuddhist scholarsSamurai warriorsShinto priestsNoblewomen
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Golden Age of the Arts in Japan was between the years 794 and 1180, when the capital city wasNaraNagasakiBeijingHeian-Kyo
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe style of painting invented in Japan is which of the following?ukiyo-emaki-eyamato-ekiri-e
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich religion contributed to the ideals of loyalty and patriotism of the Bushido Code?BuddhismZen BuddhismConfucianismShintoism
- 8. Multiple ChoiceFrom the Nara period until the 19th century, most philosophical and legal writings, as well as most of the histories, essays, and religious texts in Japan were written inHaikuJapaneseChineseKorean
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe code of courtliness during the Heian Period wasawarebasaramakotomiyabi
- 10. Multiple ChoiceMiyabi stressed which of the followingappearance, focus, and foodfocus, decorum, and courtlinesscourtliness, decorum, and foodappearance, restraint, and decorum
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy was fishing the main source of food in Japan?Japan was a volcanic (mountainous) islandJapan had no soil so no food could be grownThe people were excellent fishermenEating other meats was forbidden in Shinto
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMedieval Japan was based upon the feudal system, where weaker territorial lords owed their loyalty to stronger ones. All power was held by military dictatorships led by theemperorshogunsknightssamurai
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow is Shinto different from other major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?Shinto does not have a sacred text.Shinto worships only one god.Shinto does not perform religious ceremonies.Shinto was developed by Buddhist monks.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceZen Buddhism became popular in Japan in the 1100s. This distinct form was especially popular with the warrior class. It was different from other forms because it placed importance onfaith and good behaviorobservance of rituals and wisdomself-discipline and meditationsacrifice and ancestor worship
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Shinto beliefs, all elements, including the sun, trees, rocks, and animals, have a kami. Which of the following best describes a kami?spiritual gurunature spiritJewish prophethigh priest
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