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What type of leader is a shogun?

A
imperial
B
mercantile
C
military
D
theatrical
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What was the biggest difference between the Chinese influence on Japan and the Chinese influence on Korea?

A
Japan was conquered by China, while Korea invited collaboration.
B
Japan adopted Chinese customs outright, but Korea adopted customs to fit its needs.
C
Japan invited collaboration with China, while Korea was conquered by China.
D
Japan adapted Chinese customs to fit their needs, while Korea adopted the customs outright.
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Which characteristics did early Japanese, Chinese, and Korean civilizations share?

A
They were friendly nations that shared culture and customs.
B
They were neighboring nations that shared a common religion.
C
They were neighboring countries that shared a common history.
D
They were countries with dissimilar culture and customs.
4

What effect did trade with China have on religion in Japan?

A
It introduced Hinduism.
B
It introduced Buddhism.
C
It introduced Christianity.
D
It introduced Islam.
5

What was Wang Kon’s greatest achievement?

A
conquering Korea for China
B
unifying Korea under the Koryu dynasty
C
creating a system of moveable type
D
promoting the ideals of Shintoism
6

A shogun would most likely be found

A
on the battlefield.
B
at the Kabuki theatre.
C
in the imperial palace.
D
at a Shinto temple.
7

When looking at the feudal system, which is a notable difference between Japanese Samurai and European Knights?

A
Japanese Samurai were not considered part of the higher class.
B
European Knights were not part of the military.
C
Japanese Samurai were highly educated.
D
European Knights were highly qualified government leaders.
8

What was adopted directly from China by Japan?

A
a calendar system
B
religious shrines
C
a written language
D
the feudal system
9

What role did Tokugawa Ieyasu play in Japan's cultural achievements during the feudal period?

A
He was a samurai warrior who wrote influential haiku poetry.
B
He was an emperor who promoted the native Shinto religion over Buddhism.
C
He was a shogun who urbanized Japan which led to a thriving arts scene.
D
He was a merchant who funded kabuki theater troupes for entertainment.
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Chinese influence in Japan was the result of

A
a mutual agreement between the two nations.
B
Chinese warriors conquering Japan’s provinces.
C
Japanese imperials adopting many Chinese customs.
D
a mandate from the Chinese emperor to further China’s reach.
11

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of feudalism?

A
“If you clean my house for a year, I will give you your own place.”
B
“I will buy you a car if you pay my rent for a year.”
C
“Buy me this car or I’ll have you thrown in jail.”
D
“Come work for me for six months and I’ll forgive your debts.”
12

A shogun would most likely be found

A
on the battlefield.
B
at the Kabuki theatre.
C
in the imperial palace.
D
at a Shinto temple.
13

Which artistic aspect of Chinese culture was incorporated by Koreans into their culture?

A
theater
B
poetry
C
pottery
D
music
14

When looking at the feudal system, which is a notable difference between Japanese Samurai and European Knights?

A
Japanese Samurai were not considered part of the higher class.
B
European Knights were not part of the military.
C
Japanese Samurai were highly educated.
D
European Knights were highly qualified government leaders.
15

What is a similarity between Japanese and Chinese religious beliefs?

A
denial of wealth
B
worship of ancestors
C
creation of idols
D
dependence on nature
16

Read this excerpt from the Constitution of Prince Shotuku.The Ministers and officials of the state should make proper behavior their first principle, for if the superiors do not behave properly, the inferiors are disorderly; if inferiors behave improperly, offenses will naturally result.

A
If leaders act appropriately, society will be more peaceful and orderly.
B
If society acts poorly, leaders must intervene quickly.
C
If leaders make proper behavior their first principle, society will embrace their rule.
D
If society behaves a certain way, leaders should take that into account when creating laws.
17

What method increased the spread of religion and new ideas between China and Japan in the 500s BCE?

A
war
B
feudalism
C
trade
D
tourism
18

Which event occurred first?

A
The Mongols took over Chinese rule.
B
The Tokugawa Shogunate began in China.
C
The Koryu dynasty began in Korea.
D
Buddhism was introduced into Japan.

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