Medieval Japan
Online exam for Medieval Japan, covering California History Standard 7.5.
- 1.
A person who rules in someone else's name is the definition for ?
- A.
Shogun
- B.
Tokugawa
- C.
Figurehead
- D.
Regent
- E.
Daimyo
Correct Answer
D. Regent -
- 2.
A Japanese warrior is the definition for ?
- A.
Emperor
- B.
Samurai
- C.
Regent
- D.
Nobunaga
- E.
Court
Correct Answer
B. Samurai -
- 3.
A prince who introduced many Chinese ideas to Japan is the description for ?
- A.
Tokugawa
- B.
Nobunaga
- C.
Shotoku
- D.
Kami
- E.
Shinto
Correct Answer
C. Shotoku -
- 4.
Large, extended family is the definition for ?
- A.
Shogun
- B.
Dojo
- C.
Court
- D.
Torii
- E.
Clan
Correct Answer
E. Clan -
- 5.
A form of Japanese Buddhism is the description for ?
- A.
Zen
- B.
Confucius
- C.
Shintoism
- D.
Miko
- E.
Clan chiefs
Correct Answer
A. Zen -
- 6.
Why was Japan isolated from China and Korea?
- A.
The high mountains separated Japan from the other countries
- B.
The strait and seas separated Japan from the other countries
- C.
Japan's early rulers had a distrust of foreigners
- D.
Japan was at war with China
- E.
Japan was at war with Korean
Correct Answer
B. The strait and seas separated Japan from the other countries -
- 7.
During the Heian period, the nobles created great art in Japan. Select one area of the arts that the nobles did not influence or create in the Heian period.
- A.
Literature
- B.
Fashion
- C.
Performing arts
- D.
Architecture
- E.
Painting
Correct Answer
C. Performing arts -
- 8.
Why do Japanese nobles write in Chinese?
- A.
It was considered fashionable
- B.
It was easier to write than Kanji
- C.
They liked how elegant Chinese calligraphy looked
- D.
Japan did not have a writing system
- E.
The emperor preferred Chinese literature
Correct Answer
D. Japan did not have a writing system -
- 9.
The main function of samurai in Japanese society was to
- A.
Perform tea ceremonies
- B.
Write poetry
- C.
Practice Zen diligently
- D.
Conquer China
- E.
Defend lords
Correct Answer
E. Defend lords -
- 10.
How did Japan develop into a military society? What groups made up that society?
- 11.
Who was Oda Nobunaga and what is his significance to Japanese history?
- 12.
Samurai were expected to lead a certain lifestyle. Describe this lifestyle, and include their ideas, religion, and what they did.
- 13.
Which clan said they were descendants of the Sun Goddess, and why did they said that?
- 14.
Explain how early Japan's culture was isolated and influenced by China and Korea?
- 15.
Describe what "honor" means to a samurai? How is honor earned or lost for a samurai? What happens when a samurai loses honor?
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