East Asia P2: Japan Study Guide

What belief system is represented in the photo?

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

What does Shintoism lack compared to other religions?

• Rituals and ceremonies

• Ethical principles

• Belief in spirits

• A central religious text

What is the primary focus of Shintoism?

• Achieving spiritual enlightenment

• Gaining material wealth

• Honoring ancestors

• Connecting with nature

What is the traditional Japanese teaching that everything in nature contains?

• Kami

• Ancestors

• Shrines

• Festivals

True or False: Chinese writing influenced Japanese writing.

• FALSE

• TRUE

What religion was introduced to Korea from China and later heavily influenced Japanese culture? *Hint: See picture

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Christianity

What philosophy had a large impact not only on Japanese art and architecture, but also their government?

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

What introduced the idea of an emperor and strong central government in Japan? *It also blended Confucianist and Buddhist ideals.

• Hein Aristocracy

• Han Dynasty

• Tales of Genji

• Constitution of Prince Shotoku

During the Hein Period of China, land and resources were controlled by the:

• Peasants

• Aristocracy

• Buddhist Monks

• Confucian Scholars

How was Medieval European society and government similar to Japanese society and government during the Hein Period?

• Both established a feudal system

• Both practiced Buddhism

• Both created civil service exams

• Both were led by military power