Intro to Japan

Who was the "puppet" ruler in feudal Japan?

• Emperor
• Daimyo
• Samurai
• Shogun

Which best describes the geography of Japan?

• Japan is a desert country with little vegetation.
• Japan is an island country with mountainous terrain, active volcanoes, and a variety of climates.
• Japan is a landlocked country with no access to the sea.
• Japan is a flat country with no significant geographical features.

What is an archipelago?

• A group or chain of islands clustered together in a body of water.
• A desert landscape
• A large body of water
• A type of mountain range

How did Japan fend off the Mongols?

• Superior naval tactics, and Typhoons

• Larger army

• Tsunamis
• Inferior naval tactics

What role did women play in the Heian court?

• Women in the Heian court played roles as writers, poets, and influential figures in cultural and political spheres.
• Women in the Heian court were known for their farming skills
• Women in the Heian court were primarily warriors
• Women in the Heian court were excluded from all aspects of society

Who are samurai in the Middle Ages?

• Japanese warriors who served as the military nobility in the Middle Ages
• Indian farmers in the Middle Ages
• Chinese scholars in the Middle Ages
• European merchants in the Middle Ages

Who are the shogun in the middle ages?

• Farmers
• Merchants
• Artisans
• Military rulers

What influence did China have on Japan during the Middle Ages?

• China influenced Japan in religion, government, art, architecture, language, and writing system.
• China had no influence on Japan during the Middle Ages
• China influenced their social structure

• China only influenced Japan in language

Who were the lowest class in Japanese feudalism?

• Peasants
• Shoguns
• Merchants
• Samurais

Which of the following best describes Zen Buddhism?

• Zen Buddhism focuses on material possessions and wealth accumulation.
• Zen Buddhism promotes strict adherence to religious rules.

• Zen Buddhism encourages excessive consumption and indulgence.
• Zen Buddhism emphasizes meditation and intuition over ritual worship