Class System
Bushido/Samurai
Shinto
Buddhism
Misc
100

Who was the military ruler?

Shogun

100

The Study of a Family is called?

Genealogy

100

Who founded Shintoism?

Unknown

100

Where was Buddhism Founded?

India

100

This is an example of what type of poetry?

In the midst of the fight,
I watch the leaves falling down—
 Life slips like water.”

Haiku

200

What two main jobs did the Peasant Perform?

Fishing and Farming

200

What does Bushido mean?

The Way of the Warrior

200

Where are two places the "Divine Spirits" can be found?

Rocks, Trees, Animals, People, Rivers

200

Buddhist believe all live makes up what?

What Causes it?

Suffering and Desire and/or Greed

200

The Art of Drawing Letters

Calligraphy

The brush strokes were a state of mind

300

What is lowest group in Class System and what would be their job?

Eta...anything unpure, handling waste, bodies, butchering of animals

300

What are 5 of the 7 Virtues of Bushido

Justice, Courage, Respect, Honesty, Honor, Compassion/Benevolence, Loyalty

300

What is the Divine Spirits called?

Kami

300

The goal of all Buddhist is to reach enlightenment or what?

Nirvana

300

What was used as currency in Feudal Japan?

Rice

400

A master sword maker is an example of this class

Artisan

400

What were 2 reasons a Samurai become a Ronin?

Death or Disgrace of their Lord

Failure in their duty

Dismissal or "Fired" by Lord

Political Upheaval - No War or Need

Voluntary Departure - Resign

Samurai on losing side of war or uprising


400

At Shinto shrines, visitors often pass through this type of gate to mark the boundary to sacred space.

Torii Gate

400

What was Buddha's Original Name?

Siddhartha Gautama

400

What is the name of the suicidal charge of Japanese in WW2

Banzai


500

Why did the Feudal Class System?

It ended in the 19th century when Japan Modernized and outlawed all Samurai Culture

500

Samurai goal was to be perfect in 4 areas of life

Martial, Spiritual and what other two?

Intellectual and Artistic

500

What are 2 out of the 3 things Shinto Followers leave when they visit a Shrine

Leave Coins, Food or Prayers

500

What are 4 of the Eightfold Path?

Understanding, Thought, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration

500

What fish is considered a delicacy but it highly poison if prepared incorrectly? 

Puffer Fish

A Master who is highly skilled and trained must be the one who prepares