1st Semester Exam Practice Set - Ch 15 Japan

What influenced the new culture of Japan?

• Indian and Persian cultures
• Greek and Roman cultures
• Korean and Chinese cultures
• Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures

What religion and social structure did the Japanese create?

• Taoism and a monarchy
• Buddhism and a feudal system
• Confucianism and a tribal system
• Shintoism and a caste system

How did the nearness of the sea shape the lives of Japanese people?

• They relied on farming for food
• They developed their own culture
• They built their homes far from the sea
• They turned to the sea for food

What is the significance of kami in Shinto religion?

• To honor nature spirits
• To rule over small farming villages
• To build shrines
• To perform religious duties

What geographical feature covers nearly all of Japan?

• Plains
• Mountains
• Seaweed
• Volcanoes

What nickname did the nobles of the court give themselves in Heian?

• Servants of the emperor
• Dwellers among the clouds
• Common people
• Supporters of the arts

Who is considered one of the greatest writers in early Japanese history?

• Prince Genji
• Prince Genji Shikibu
• Lady Murasaki Shikibu
• Lady Genji

What language did noble women in Japan write in?

• Japanese
• Korean
• English
• Chinese

What form of Buddhism was popular with Japan's common people during the Heian period?

• Zen Buddhism
• Mahayana Buddhism
• Pure Land Buddhism
• Theravada Buddhism

What elements are combined in Noh plays?

• Acting, singing, and acrobatics
• Painting, sculpture, and poetry
• Music, speaking, and dance
• Writing, directing, and stage design