Asian Civilizations - Japan - 10-11-21

Which two countries were a major influence on Japanese culture?

• China and Korea
• China and Russia
• Korea and Russia
• Egypt and Greece

Which of the following best describes the geography of Japan?

• It is a peninsula.

• It is an island.

• It is an archipelago.

• It is an atoll.

Japan has been hit by many tsunamis in its history. A tsunami is caused by

• an undersea earthquake.

• gradual tectonic plate motion

• volcanic eruptions.

• rising archipelagos.

Which country is "Japan"

• 13
• 23
• 11
• 12

1. What period in Japan’s history is known as “Japan’s Golden Age”?

• Heian

• Kamakuru

• Kyoto

• Edo

A great masterpiece of Heian literature is

• The Canterbury Tales

• Kokinshu

• The Tale of Genji

• The Shining Prince

What are two geographic features of Japan?

• Mountains and deserts
• Mountains and volcanoes
• Rivers and lakes
• Rivers and plains

People who follow Shinto believe

• in one god

• nature should be honored

• in Buddhism

• they should follow a vegetarian lifestyle

Early Japan was influenced by China in many ways including. Select which idea Japan did not get from China.

• Strong central government with an emperor

• Food and tea including elaborate tea ceremonies

• Pagoda towers as Buddhism spread

• Music and dance from the Tang Dynasty

• Wall building techology

Early Japan was influenced by Korea. Which of these influences DID NOT came from Korea

• Buddhism

• Artisans and metal working

• Sushi and eating seafood