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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the samurai practice Zen Buddhism?It preaches the values of wealth and business.Its practice helped teach warriors how to control their bodies and their movements.It preaches the values of war and aggression.A) Its practice brought wealth to many families that wanted to train as samurai.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy have there been so many conflicts over land throughout Japan's history?The Daimyo were constantly try to overthrow the Emperor.The Samurai were constantly trying to overthrow the Daimyo.Land is valuable because the deserts limit the area available for farming.Land is valuable because the mountains limit the area available for farming.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich food staple have the Japanese relied on due to its geographic isolation and lack of arable land?flourricesugarwheat
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich idea was a characteristic of the Japanese feudal system?There were more landowners than peasants.The Shogun had little power in the feudal system.Peasants ranked above Samurai warriors in the social structure.It was difficult for people to move between social classes.
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What aspect of Shinto is evident in this Japanese painting?the beauty and power of naturethe importance of sea travelA) the need for shrines to the godsA) the desire of humans to control nature - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the role of women in Japanese feudalism?Women owned all the property.Women were considered to be equal to the samurai.Women were required to obey men.Women were respected and did not have to work.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIn addition to Shintoism, which other belief system influenced Japanese art, architecture, and literature?BuddhismChristianityHInduismIslam
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow did the practice of Shintoism influence the Japanese culture?It led the Japanese to adopt monotheistic beliefs.It provided guidelines for a strict code of behavior for the Samurai to follow.It emphasized allegiance to the emperor and the nation.It encouraged the Japanese to respect the beauty and power of nature.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn feudal Japan, who was at the top of the social structure, but in reality had little power?DaimyoEmperorFarmersShoguns
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat two religions were practiced by the majority of people in medieval Japan?Shintoism and ConfucianismBuddhism and HinduismBuddhism and ShintoismConfucianism and Christianity
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich country heavily influenced Japanese culture?ChinaIndiaKoreaRussia
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIn feudal Japan, who was granted land in exchange for pledging to fight for their lords?DaimyoEmperorFarmersSamurai
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat idea is most closely associated with Shintoism?People will be reincarnated based on their actions in this lifePeople need to live in harmony with nature.People must follow a strict code of conduct in order to please God.People must swear allegiance to the emperor.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich group on the social hierarcy was considered to have the lowest rank in Japanese society?DaimyoMerchantsFarmersSamurai
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow were the code of chivalry (Europe) and the Bushido code similar?They both stressed honor, bravery, and loyaltythey both stressed loyalty to the Emperor.They both stressed protection of women.they both stressed loyalty to the country rather than the ruler.
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