Japanese History

What group of people were repelled by the samurai?

• The Mongols

• The Caliphate

• The Vietnamese

• The Koreans

What is the equivalent of an emperor in European society?

• King

• Princess

• Lord

• Knight

What does samurai mean?

• To serve

• The way of the spirits

• The way of the warrior

• Yumi

Which of the following is not a weapon of a samurai?

• Tiki

• Katana

• Yari

• Yumi

Which is the capital city created by Prince Shotoku?

• Nara

• Heian-kyo

• Pallet Town

• Kanto Region

Which is not one of Prince Shotoku's reforms?

• Changing the capital city to Heian-kyo

• A constitution

• Stated the emperor was all powerful

• People expected to obey the emperor

Which of these is not how Shinto influenced Japan?

• Love of the emperor

• Love of nature

• Striving for simplicity and cleanliness

• Good manners

How did Buddhism reach Japan?

• Through China

• Through Korea

• Through Mexico

• By airplan

What are kamis?

• Nature spirits

• Types of food

• Sushi

• Rocks

What is animism?

• The belief that humans, animals, plants, rocks, and rivers all have their own spirits.

• The belief that we can all turn to animals.

• The belief that Japan was destined for glory.

• The belief that Taiwan will rise to take over.