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Where did 80% of Japan’s medieval population live? A 100
The Coastal Plains A 100
How did the Japanese supplement protein in their diet? A 200
They ate a diet rich in seafood because there was a lack of land on which to raise livestock. A 200
What is the name of the island the Aniu lived on? A 300
They lived on Hokkaido. A 300
In what way was Japan isolated? A 400
They were geographically isolated because it was an island. A 400
What is the significance of Heian? A 500
It was the capital city of Japan, home of the emperor, court, and the center of art and learning from the 800s to 1100s. A 500
What was the traditional religion of Japan? B 100
Shinto B 100
How did Buddhism spread through Japan? B 200
Prince Shotoku sent scholars to China, built Buddhist temples, and encouraged the religion to spread. B 200
How was Buddhism of nobles different from the Buddhist practices of commoners? B 300
Common people practiced Pure Land Buddhism and focused mostly on good behavior and faith while nobles practiced Zen Buddhism and incorporated elaborate rituals and meditation. B 300
Why did many samurai adopt Zen Buddhism? B 400
It stressed self-discipline and mediation. B 400
What is one reason why different forms of Buddhism developed in Japan? B 500
Different classes practiced Buddhism differently. B 500
What did samurai warriors receive in return for their services? C 100
They eared land. C 100
What is Bushido? What is the most valued characteristic under Bushido. C 200
It is the samurai code of honor that stressed honor. C 200
Put the following social classes in order from the most powerful to least powerful. C 300
Shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasants, merchants, and artisans. C 300
What would happen if a robber attacked the home of a samurai family while the men were at war? C 400
The home would be protected by female samurai with a small sward. C 400
Why did Japanese nobles put aside their differences and unite in 1274? C 500
They united to fight the invading Mongols. C 500
Why did nobles move to Heian during the 800s? D 100
They wanted to be close to the emperor to win his favor. D 100
What does the The Tale of Genji teach about court life? D 200
It was luxurious with many social roles. D 200
Why did the emperor lose control of Japan? D 300
The emperor was too busy with courtly life in Heian. D 300
What courtly activities did samurai practice? D 400
They practiced Zen Buddhism, participated in tea ceremonies, arranged flowers, wrote poetry, and studied literature. D 400
What happened after the royal court became a center for art and literature? D 500
Shoguns took control of Japan, creating a military society. D 500
Who wrote The Tale of Genji? E 100
Murasaki Shikibu E 100
He was responsible for building the first Buddhist temple? E 200
Prince Shotoku E 200
Who unified Japan in the 1500s? E 300
Oda Nobunaga E 300
What group invaded Japan twice and failed? E 400
The Mongols E 400
What was the Tokugawa shogunate? E 500
It was a fairly stable 260 year time period where the shoguns of the Tokugawa family ruled Japan. E 500
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