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Vocabulary
Feudal Japan
Geography
Culture
Religion
100
A sacred word, chant, or sound that is repeated over and over to advance one's spiritual growth is called a:
Mantra
100
The figurehead in feudal Japan was the:
Emperor
100
Which country was on the mainland, across the sea from Japan?
China
100
From which country did Japan borrow much of its culture?
China
100
What is the traditional religion of Japan?
Shinto
200
Someone who governs a country in the name of a ruler who is unable to rule, often because of age is called a:
Regent
200
A land-owning lord in feudal Japan was called a:
Daimyo
200
Japan is a chain of islands called an:
Archipelago
200
Based on the geography and location of Japan, what are its two main food items?
Fish and Rice
200
What did the Japanese build as places of worship wherever they felt the power of Kami?
A Shrine
300
A strict social system in which landowners grant people land or other rewards in exchange of military service or labor is called:
Feudalism
300
A warrior who protected the Daimyo in feudal Japan is called a:
Samurai
300
What is the name of the sea between Japan and China?
Sea of Japan
300
Which ceremony is popular in Japan that shows harmony, cleanliness, tranquility, and respect?
The Tea Ceremony
300
Is Shinto polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic
400
A person who appears to be in charge when someone else is really in control is called a:
Figurehead
400
Who was the ultimate samurai and ruler in feudal Japan?
The Shogun
400
What is the name of the famous volcano in Japan?
Mt. Fuji
400
What was the name of the theater drama that appealed to nobles and samurai?
Noh
400
A Shinto god or spirit who represents a force of nature is called a:
Kami
500
A group of families with a common ancestor is called a:
Clan
500
What term meant: "The Way of the Warrior" that guided Samurai behavior?
Bushido
500
What is the name of the largest of the Japanese islands?
Honshu
500
Which type of theater drama appealed to farmers, merchants, and other common people?
Kabuki
500
Which religion that originated in India and allows the Japanese to worship their Shinto gods is popular in Japan?
Buddhism