General
Which two nations is Japan close to?
China and Korea
Which religion is unique to Japan?
Shintoism
Which religion did Prince Shotoku practice?
Buddhism
Who was the military leader of the Japanese feudal system?
The Shogun
Which type of duck has a green head?
Mallard
Which language influenced the Japanese language by way of characters?
Which form of Japanese Buddhism focuses on meditation?
Zen
Which governing document was Prince Shotoku known for?
The 17 Articles
Who were the lords in the Japanese feudal system?
The Daimyo
How do ducks float in water?
Oil on their feathers
Which religion had a great influence on Japan?
Buddhism
Which form of Japanese Buddhism would be associated with the term "Amitabha"?
Pure Land
Prince Shotoku was heavily influenced by this neighboring nation:
China
Who were the soldiers in the Japanese feudal system?
The Samurai
What is a male duck called?
A drake
Taoism and Confucianism influenced Japanese _________.
Philosophy
Which government figure is worshipped in Shintoism?
The Emperor
Prince Shotoku established this system for displaying a person's position in society:
Cap Rank System
List three tenants of Bushido:
Righteousness, courage, benevolence, honor, loyalty, respect, honesty
In which conflict was Snoopy a flying ace?
World War I
What pink-leafed tree is common in Japan and a national symbol?
Cherry Blosom
Who is the sun god in Shintoism?
Amaterasu
Prince Shotoku believed advancing in society should be merit based instead of ___________.
Hereditary
If a Samurai warrior broke the code of Bushido, often times he performed this ritualistic action:
Seppuku
What is the most common element in the universe?
Hydrogen