Tokugawa Shogunate
Mongol Empire
Feudal Japan
Culture and religion
Important terms
100

True or False - Tokugawa established the Tokugawa Shogunate, which would rule Japan for the next 250 years.

What is true


100

The grandson of Genghis Khan who became ruler of northern China in 1260

Who is Kublai Khan

100

This term describes a military ruler of Japan.

What is a shogun?

100

Japanese religion meaning "way of the gods."

What is Shintoism?

100

The type of spirit that could be found in the sun, storms, and animals according to Shintoism.

What is kami?

200

The Tokugawa Shogunate ruled Japan in a period of peace for this many years.

What is 250 years?

200

This test was used by the Yuan to run the empire as past dynasties had.

What is the Civil Service Exam?

200

The consequences of powerful clans not paying taxes during the Heian Period.

What are daimyos establishing kingdoms and fighting each other?

200

This style of Buddhism focuses on meditation to achieve nirvana.

What is Zen Buddhism?

200

A term that means 'chain of islands,' describing Japan's geography.

What is archipelago?

300

Tokugawa Ieyasu moved his capital to this location to distance himself from his rival.

What is Edo?

300

The Mongol Empire encouraged trade along this important trade route.

What is the Silk Road?

300

This family was the first to dominate most of Japan by 500 CE and claimed imperial descent.

Who are the Yamato?

300

Traditional Japanese poetic form with three lines and a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

What is Haiku?

300

A position of temporary ruler held by Prince Shotoku on behalf of Empress Suiko, allowing him to make major government changes.

What is regent?

400

True or False - Forcing daimyos to build and move to Edo left them much poorer and unable to challenge Tokugawa rule.

What is True

400

This ruler united the Mongol tribes and began their expansion into China, the Middle East, and Europe.

Who is Genghis Khan?

400

During the Heian Period, powerful families and clans gained wealth and influence, leading to this form of government based on loyalty and obligation.

What is Feudalism


400

A Zen Buddhist’s goal was to achieve this through meditation, helping end suffering.

What is Nirvana?

400

A warrior loyal to a daimyo was referred to as this in the feudal Japanese system.

What is a vassal?

500

True or False - Tokugawa Ieyasu was never given the title of shogun by the emperor.

What is true?
500

The Mongols’ approach to governing involved these officials, who advised Kublai Khan and helped administer the empire.

Who are Confucian scholars?

500

The code of honor followed by samurai, which emphasized loyalty, bravery, and self-discipline. 

What is Bushido?

500

These traditional Japanese plays were lively, with elaborate costumes, and included trapdoors and revolving stages.

What is Kabuki

500

This word describes Japanese art that uses a single color and was popularized during certain periods of Japanese history.

What is monochromatic?