Socrative Part 2

How is Shinto different from other major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?

• Shinto was developed by Buddhist monks.

• Shinto does not have a sacred text.

• Shinto worships only one god.

• Shinto does not perform religious ceremonies.

About 405 AD, the Japanese court officially adopted the Chinese writing system. During the sixth century, Buddhism was introduced. These two events revolutionized Japanese culture and marked the beginning of a long period of Chinese cultural influence. — U.S. Department of State. Which factor most contributed to the 405 AD events described in the source?

• invasion of Japan by Mongols during the Yuan Dynasty

• overseas expansion of China

• location of the Yangtze River

• diffusion of Chinese culture through the Korean peninsula.

The capital was established at Kyoto and remained there for 1,000 years. Buddhism spread throughout the country. Official ties with China were greatly reduced. Which time period is represented by these events?

• the expansion of the empire during the Mughal period

• the dominance of the Khan dynasty during the Yuan period

• the rise of the nation of Japan during the Heian period

• the advances in technology under the Song dynasties

Which conclusion can be made about the Nara and Heian periods? Read the table and answer the question.

• Most Japanese continue a traditional nomadic lifestyle.

• Chinese rulers assist in the unification of Japan.

• The Japanese develop their own cultural identity.

• The Chinese adopt Japanese religious philosophies.

What was the role of the samurai in the rise of a military society in Japan?

• merchants who provided foreign resources

• judges who redistributed land to peasants

• lawyers who served as government officials

• warriors who followed a code of honor

Based on the information in the table, what was one difference between the feudal systems in Japan and Europe?

• Farmers gave part of their crops to lords in Japan but not in Europe.

• Peasants were valued members of society in Japan but not in Europe.

• Warriors were treated with great respect in Japan but not in Europe.

• Feudal lords owned large areas of land in Japan but not in Europe.

Which three factors contributed to Japan becoming a military society in the late twelfth century?

• Samurai encouraged economic growth throughout the empire.

• Samurai owed loyalty to the shogun rather than the emperor.

• Shoguns had increased military support from the peasant farmers.

• Shoguns helped resolve conflicts among clans.

• Shoguns gave land or income to samurai in exchange for military service.

Which half of the Roman Empire did the Byzantine Empire emerge from?

• north

• south

• east

• west

In what way did Constantinople maintain and spread European culture?

• the defeat of the Seljuk Turks

• the adoption and spread of Roman law and Christianity

• the conversion of the Persians to Orthodox Christianity

• the formation of the Holy Roman Empire

One of the Byzantine Empire's greatest contributions to civilization was Emperor Justinian's preservation of what?

• Roman buildings.

• Roman law.

• traditional Roman customs.

• Roman republican government.