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When looking at the feudal system, which is a notable difference between Japanese Samurai and European Knights?

A
Japanese Samurai were not considered part of the higher class.
B
European Knights were not part of the military.
C
Japanese Samurai were highly educated.
D
European Knights were highly qualified government leaders.
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Read this excerpt from the Constitution of Prince Shotuku.The Ministers and officials of the state should make proper behavior their first principle, for if the superiors do not behave properly, the inferiors are disorderly; if inferiors behave improperly, offenses will naturally result.

A
If leaders act appropriately, society will be more peaceful and orderly.
B
If society acts poorly, leaders must intervene quickly.
C
If leaders make proper behavior their first principle, society will embrace their rule.
D
If society behaves a certain way, leaders should take that into account when creating laws.
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What type of leader is a shogun?

A
imperial
B
mercantile
C
military
D
theatrical
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What was Wang Kon’s greatest achievement?

A
conquering Korea for China
B
unifying Korea under the Koryu dynasty
C
creating a system of moveable type
D
promoting the ideals of Shintoism
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Which is the proper hierarchy of Japanese feudalism from most to least powerful?

A
shogun, daimyo, samurai, merchant
B
merchant, samurai, daimyo, shogun
C
samurai, daimyo, shogun, merchant
D
shogun, samurai, merchant, daimyo
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What method increased the spread of religion and new ideas between China and Japan in the 500s BCE?

A
war
B
feudalism
C
trade
D
tourism
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Which scenario best illustrates the concept of feudalism?

A
“If you clean my house for a year, I will give you your own place.”
B
“I will buy you a car if you pay my rent for a year.”
C
“Buy me this car or I’ll have you thrown in jail.”
D
“Come work for me for six months and I’ll forgive your debts.”
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Chinese influence in Japan was the result of

A
a mutual agreement between the two nations.
B
Chinese warriors conquering Japan’s provinces.
C
Japanese imperials adopting many Chinese customs.
D
a mandate from the Chinese emperor to further China’s reach.
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Which characteristics did early Japanese, Chinese, and Korean civilizations share?

A
They were friendly nations that shared culture and customs.
B
They were neighboring nations that shared a common religion.
C
They were neighboring countries that shared a common history.
D
They were countries with dissimilar culture and customs.
10

What was Wang Kon’s greatest achievement?

A
conquering Korea for China
B
unifying Korea under the Koryu dynasty
C
creating a system of moveable type
D
promoting the ideals of Shintoism
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What effect did the Han Dynasty’s conquering of Korea have on the religion in the region?

A
It introduced Confucianism and Buddhism.
B
It introduced Confucianism and Shintôism.
C
It introduced Buddhism and Shintôism.
D
It introduced Shintôism and Christianity.
12

What is a similarity between Japanese and Chinese religious beliefs?

A
denial of wealth
B
worship of ancestors
C
creation of idols
D
dependence on nature
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Which scenario best illustrates the concept of feudalism?

A
“If you clean my house for a year, I will give you your own place.”
B
“I will buy you a car if you pay my rent for a year.”
C
“Buy me this car or I’ll have you thrown in jail.”
D
“Come work for me for six months and I’ll forgive your debts.”
14

Which artistic aspect of Chinese culture was incorporated by Koreans into their culture?

A
theater
B
poetry
C
pottery
D
music
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Which event occurred first?

A
The Mongols took over Chinese rule.
B
The Tokugawa Shogunate began in China.
C
The Koryu dynasty began in Korea.
D
Buddhism was introduced into Japan.
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Which artistic aspect of Chinese culture was incorporated by Koreans into their culture?

A
theater
B
poetry
C
pottery
D
music
17

What was adopted directly from China by Japan?

A
a calendar system
B
religious shrines
C
a written language
D
the feudal system
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What effect did trade with China have on religion in Japan?

A
It introduced Hinduism.
B
It introduced Buddhism.
C
It introduced Christianity.
D
It introduced Islam.
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Why might the Koryu dynasty have promoted a civil service system based on Confucian principles?

A
because Confucius valued virtue for both rulers and citizens
B
because Confucius wanted rulers to serve the people
C
because Confucius believed that service was essential to a wealthy government
D
because Confucius stressed the importance of service as a part of education
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Which religion did China introduce into Japan?

A
Buddhism
B
Shintoism
C
Taoism
D
Judaism

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