Japanese crafts
How is Japanese writing different from Chinese writing?
A) Japanese characters stand for sounds
B) the Japanese characters represent whole words
C) The Chinese do not use picture writing
D) The Chinese do not have a writing system
A) Japanese characters stand for sounds
The ancient Japanese cultural group called the Yayoi built burial mounds filled with armor, weapons, and pottery in a manner similar to the
A) Chinese
B) Egyptians
C) Spaniards
D) Romans
B) Egyptians
What kept the Mongol leader Kublai Khan from being successful in invading Japan?
A) highly trained samurai
B) lack of supplies
C) powerful storms
D) deadly diseases
C) powerful storms
What is the art of paper folding called for which the Japanese people are famous?
A) haiku
B) sumo
C) origami
D) samurai
C) origami
Which of the following does NOT describe the Shintoism religion?
A) kami, or spirits, cannot help people
B) the oldest religion of Japan
C) believe all things in nature have spirits
D) honors spirits with shrines and offerings
A) kami, or spirits, cannot help people
Prince Shotoku, an important ruler in ancient Japan, helped shape his country's culture because he brought educators from China to teach his people about geography, medicine and
A) farming
B) government
C) poetry
D) astronomy
D) astronomy
The Japanese style of architecture is noted for its pagodas and
A) use of inlaid gold walls
B) roofs that curve upward
C) carved pillars
D) black paint
B) roofs that curve upward
Which of the following is NOT a reason why farming is difficult in Japan?
A) volcanoes
B) harsh desert sun
C) typhoons
D) earthquakes
B) harsh desert sun
The samurai were warriors that protected the Japanese nobles in the same manner that knights did in
A) China
B) Egypt
C) Europe
D) India
C) Europe
What topics are typically used when writing haikus?
nature topics
What is one of Japan's most important exports that has caused Japan to be world leaders in this industry?
A) rice
B) silk cloth
C) fish and seafood
D) automobiles
D) automobiles
Describe the appearance, activities and code of behavior of the samurai.
- attended special schools as young boys where they learned martial arts and Bushido, the code of behavior stressing loyalty, bravery, courage, and honor
-protected rich nobles and their lands
- wore horned helmets and armor made of leather or steel
- carried several weapons and fought on horseback and on the ground
Japan was at war with the U.S. during which "modern day" war? Who attacked who and where? What is the current relationship between the U.S. and Japan?
- World War II
- Japan attacked the U.S. while trying to gain control of other lands and their resources at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- today we are allies
He promoted new ideas in learning and cultural contact.
- brought teachers from other countries to teach about new subjects like medicine, astronomy, geography, etc.