Name Date Assessment: The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan Mastering the Content Circle the letter next to the best answer. 1. How did Japanese government change after Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185? A. The emperor became more powerful. B. Chinese ideas led to ranks of officials. C. A new constitution was based on nature. D. A warrior class began to run the country. 2. The main job of the shogun was to A. give advice to the emperor. B. rule through military power. C. encourage arts and literature. D. loyally serve and obey his lord. 3. A daimyo in medieval Japan was most like which person in medieval Europe? A. a king B. a knight C. a lord D. a bishop 4. What happened in Japan during the period marked on the timeline? A. The emperor regained his position. B. Buddhist teachings fell out of favor. C. The shogun brought the samurai under control. D. Daimyos fought each other for land and power. 5. Which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor? A. It allowed them free movement. B. It showed their strength in battle. C. It was inexpensive to purchase. D. It made them demonstrate courage.
6. Someone who was preparing for a battle against samurai would benefit most by finding a way to defend himself or herself against A. axes. B. arrows. C. chariots. D. cannons. 7. Judo and karate are Japanese martial arts. Unlike other ways the samurai learned to fight, martial arts such as these A. often do not require weapons. B. caused great harm to the enemy. C. served as popular entertainment. D. were used mostly among children. 8. Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize? A. Avoid pain and suffering. B. Have mercy on your enemy. C. Always be prepared and alert. D. Do whatever you can to stay alive. 9. Which tool would a student of calligraphy use most? A. a pipe B. a brush C. a needle D. a hammer 10. Read the first two lines of this haiku. The waterfall shines, Sparkling in golden sunlight. Which line below would correctly complete the haiku? A. It is so bright. B. Hear the water laugh. C. At night it will grow dark. D. It looks like gold from the mines. 11. How should a guest behave at a tea ceremony? A. help prepare the refreshments B. tell jokes while the water boils C. observe each step very precisely D. suggest moving the party outside 12. Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on A. faith. B. prayer. C. warfare. D. discipline.
13. Which of these mattered most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido? A. loyalty and honor B. learning and intellect C. beauty and gracefulness D. forgiveness and generosity 14. Why might life for a Japanese woman have been better in the 12th century than in the 17th century? A. As samurai culture developed, women's status declined. B. When the emperors regained power, women lost authority. C. As Buddhism took hold, women could not seek enlightenment. D. When the capital moved to Edo, women were denied government jobs. 15. How did the samurai of Japan differ from European knights in the Middle Ages? A. They owned vast estates. B. They fought only on horseback. C. They owed allegiance to a lord. D. They had to be able to read and write. 16. Which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan? A. skill in creating technology B. political power of the emperor C. kamikaze pilots in World War II D. prejudice against Amida Buddhists
Applying Social Studies Skills The passages below are from Hagakure Kikigaki, a collection of advice for warriors given by the samurai Yamamoto (1659-1719). Use them and your knowledge of history to complete the sentences. 17. By the example of walking in the rain, Yamamoto is saying that Passage 1: There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you still get the same soaking. This understanding extends to everything. 18. Yamamoto argues that parents should not tease or frighten a child because Passage 2: There is a way of bringing up the child of a samurai. From the time of infancy one should encourage bravery and avoid trivially frightening or teasing the child. If a person is affected by cowardice as a child, it remains a lifetime scar. It is a mistake for parents to thoughtlessly make their children dread lightning, or to have them not go into dark places, or to tell them frightening things in order to stop them from crying.
19. By The more the water, the higher the boat, Yamamoto means that a samurai should Passage 3: When meeting calamities or difficult situations, it is not enough to simply say that one is not at all flustered. When meeting difficult situations, one should dash forward bravely and with joy. It is the crossing of a single barrier and is like the saying, ''The more the water, the higher the boat.'' Exploring the Essential Question: What was the role of the samurai in the military society of medieval Japan? 20. Suppose you are a daimyo in need of more samurai. Write an advertisement for a samurai that describes the qualities and skills needed. Your want ad you should include your requirements in at least five of the following areas: military training mental training spiritual training training in writing and literature tea ceremony training samurai values