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Medieval Japan
Japan in the Middle Ages Midterm Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Japan's indigenous religion? | Shinto |
| What religion came to Japan from China? | Buddhism |
| When Buddhism came to Japan what else came? | The writing system from China |
| Cultural diffusion in Japan had what impact on the religion of Japan? | A new religion coexisted with a traditional one |
| What did Heian society value the most? | Beauty |
| What famous story came from Japan? | The Tale of Genji |
| What author wrote the most famous story from Japan? | Murasaki Shikibu |
| The warriors of Japan were called? | Samurai |
| The samurai's job was to | serve and protect the shogun |
| What religion did Samurai practice? | Zen Buddhism |
| Why did Samurai practice Zen Buddhism? | It helped them focus on their minds |
| What code did the Samurai have to follow? | Bushido |
| What two things came to Japan from China? | Buddhism and Writing |