Heian
During the Heian period, Japan started using Rice as a currency to pay the daimyo. Is this true?
FALSE! Japan started using rice as a currency to pay Daimyo during the Nara period!
Were entertainers considered among the lowest(on par with beggars) in terms of social standing, and why?
Yep! it was an economy that centralized rice production or land ownership. Being an entertainer wasn't profitable during this time period.
During the Muromachi period, the central shogunate power was by far its strongest! Is this true?
False
Why did Japan isolate itself during the Edo period?
Suppressing or lessening the Daimyo Power via limiting trade, preventing the spread of Christianity, the Shimabara Rebellion, and preventing European colonization.
(any of these answers will be accepted)
Which fruit secretly begins to "eat you"
The Pineapple! It's actually because of its digestive enzymes called bromelain. Don't worry; your stomach quickly deals with it!
What is a Samurai?
A samurai is a warrior and was a ruling class during the early periods of Japan.
During the Kamakura period, the centralized imperial court weakened over time, and the shogunate rose to power. Is this true?
FALSE! During the Heian period, the centralized imperial court weakened over time.
What were the two key points that happened during the Muromachi period?
Daimyo were more independent, and there were frequent wars that happened during this period.
How long did peace last in Japan last during the Edo period?
250 years!
Are you having a good time?
Yes!
What is the Naginata?
The naginata is a polearm that has a curved sword attached at the end of it.
True or False: The Kamakura Shogunate ended because the government couldn't pay their lords and warriors.
True
True or False: Zen Buddhism became very influential during this period.
What two forms developed during the edo period?
Haiku and kabuki
What is Bushido?
Bushido is the traditional, moral, and ethical code of conduct of the samurai, and the military nobility of pre-modern Japan.
なに だいみょう です か
A daimyo is a powerful feudal lord who owns a significant amount of land and commands private armies of samurai.
During the Kamakura period, who was in power?
The Shogunate and Samurai (warrior class)
During the Muromachi period, what did the Portuguese missionaries bring?
christianity, tempura, matchlock rifles
During the Edo period, who regained control of Japan?
Tokugawa Shogunate
What is the reasoning behind why 2+2=FISH?
When did the Heian period end?
1185
Who was the first Shogunate?
Minamoto no Yoritomo
What form of play developed during the Muromachi period: Kabuki, Noh, Bugaku, or Bunraku?
Noh
what are the rules to writing haiku?
17 syllables, 3 lines, 5/7/5
What is the number 1 that most people are afraid of
A) Public Speaking(Glossophobia)
B) Spiders(Arachnophobia)
C) Fear of Lizards(herpetophobia)
D) Fear of Long words (hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia)