Japanese Geography
Japanese Religion
Japanese Mythology
Japanese Government/Society
Bushido and the Samurai
BONUS [1000 points]
100
What is the Capital of Japan?
Tokyo
100
The indigenous religion of Japan. Primarily focused on nature and spirituality.
Shinto
100
Which Yokai is primarily seen as a shapeshifting fox?
Kitsune
100
Name three daily practices of Feudal Japan.
Practice of Shinto-Buddhism
Tea Ceremonies (Chanoyu)
Calligraphy
Poetry (Haiku)
Noh and Kabuki theater
100
Name for the code of honor followed by Samurai
Bushido
100
List the social Hierarchy of Feudal Japan, in order.
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Ronin
Peasants
Artisans
Merchants
Hinin(Outcasts)
200
Identify the Island in Yellow.
Hokkaido
200
A non-theistic religion/philosophy that emphasized achieving Enlightenment (Nirvana) by detaching yourself from the material world.
Buddhism
200
Name three Kami. Be thoughtful and creative with your answer.
Answers may vary.
200
Cultural and Religious head of Japan
The Emperor
200
The act of ritualistic suicide in Feudal Japan. Happened often when a Samurai disgraced themselves or their Daimyo died.
Seppuku
300
Identify the Island in Blue
Honshu
300
Believed that the best way to detach yourself is through spiritual meditation and daily rituals.BE SPECIFIC!!!
Zen Buddhism
300
The Japanese Sun Goddess and the Patron Goddess of Japan
Amaterasu
300
The Military Ruler of Feudal Japan
Shogun
300
Sympathy, love, and affection for others.
Jin
400
Identify the Island in Green
Shikoku
400
Syncretic belief, combining elements from the two major religions of Japan.
Shinto-Buddhism
400
God of the sea, storms, and fields
Susanoo
400
A regional warlord in Feudal Japan
Daimyo
400
Making decisions based on reason and right, without wavering.
Gi
500
Identify the Island in Orange.
Kyushu
500
What real life figure in Japan is revered as a living Kami?
The Emperor
500
God of the Moon
Tsukuyomi
500
The system historically utilized in Japan (as well as Medieval Europe) whereby peasants paid taxes to regional lords.
Feudalism
500
Absolute faithfulness to one's master or lord. Principle of Bushido that led to followers committing Seppuku
Chugi