Ancient Japan

Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?

• The emperor had absolute control of Japan

• The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly

• The emperor was seen as a god

• The emperor was a figurehead for the shogun

What does the word "samurai" mean?

• "to protect"

• "to serve"

• "to defend"

• "to forgive"

Which list is in the order of the most powerful to the least powerful?

• samurai, shogun, daimyo, peasant

• shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasant

• daimyo, peasant, shogun, samurai

• peasant, shogun, samurai, peasant

What culture greatly influenced the Japanese writing system and language?

• China

• Spain

• Greece

• Italy

Why have the Japanese relied on rice and the sea for their food throughout their history?

• seafood and rice are important to Buddhism

• seafood and rice are high energy foods, needed by the Japanese people

• seafood and rice are both crops in Japan, making them inexpensive foods

• seafood is plentiful in Japan, and rice grew well in the coastal areas

What was the code of honor, loyalty, and discipline practiced by the samurai?

• chivalry

• bushido

• shintoism

• isolationism

Why were the merchants located at the bottom of the social hierarchy in Japan?

• they did not follow the laws

• they did not contribute to taxes

• they did not produce anything

• they did not practice Shinto

When the shoguns gained power in Japan, how did it impact the emperor?

• they allowed the emperor to make many decisions

• they kept the emperor as a figurehead

• they banished the emperor from Japan

• they killed the emperor

What is oldest religion of Japan?

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Shinto

• Samurai

A shogun is

• a sumo wrestler

• a noble

• a military leader

• spirit