Korean and Japanese History Quiz

Why is Korea considered a bridge between China and Japan?

Name two systems of thought that Korea adopted from China.

Which of the three kingdoms in Korea was most impacted by Japan?

Besides cultural aspects, how else did Japan interact with Korea?

What did the Mongols force Koreans to do during their rule?

How did Japan's geography influence its citizens' livelihoods?

What geographic feature led to Japan having many independent rulers?

What was the name of the first group of people to settle in Japan and how were they organized?

What caused Japanese society to become highly militarized in the medieval period?

Explain the hierarchical structure of samurai society.

What kind of relationship did the samurai have with the Daimyo?

What is the Bushido code and what did it require of a samurai?

How did the code of Bushido affect the daily life of a samurai?

Which Korean kingdom, known for its cave art, was located in the north?

What Chinese dynasty sided with the Silla kingdom, leading to the end of the other two Korean kingdoms?

What is the name of the first Korean ruler to unite the entire Korean Peninsula?

What was the name of the Korean alphabet created during the Yi dynasty?

What type of ships did the Koreans use to defend against the Japanese?

What is the geographic term for a chain of islands, such as Japan?

Which group brought farming to Japan around 300 B.C.E. and became ancestors of the Japanese?

Which clan took the title ‘emperor of heaven’ and ruled most of Japan in the 500s?

Which kingdom made advancements in land irrigation and supported the arts, especially the building of Buddhist temples?

After the fall of the Koryo dynasty, what new dynasty was founded by Yi Song-gym?

What was the name of the main kami (god) that the Uji worshipped?

What were the three treasures that the emperor took?

What were the Taika Reforms based on?

What does 'Miyabi' stress?

What does the term samurai mean?

What is the title of the chief rule of all Japan's military?

What were the typhoons called that destroyed the Mongolian ships?

What were the uprisings by peasants named?

What does 'Ge koko jo' mean?

What ritual suicide did Oda Nobunaga perform?

How many provinces did Hideyoshi have in his feudal agreement?

Who were the only two countries allowed to trade with Japan?

What were the hereditary classes in Japan during the Tokugawa period?

What belief did the early nomadic Koreans have?

Which country did China take over in 109 B.C.E on the Korean peninsula?

What is the term for the belief that spirits exist in humans, animals, plants, rocks, and rivers?

Who were the nature spirits that the Japanese called on for help?

What was the name of the constitution created by Prince Shotoku?

What were the Taika Reforms?

What was the name of the 8th Century capital city of Japan?

Who governed in place of an emperor who was too young or sick?

What was the code of conduct followed by the Samurai called?

What was the title that was given to Minamoto Yoritomo after he defeated the Taira family?

What was the name of the typhoon that destroyed many Mongol ships in their attempt to invade Japan?

What was the name of the powerful military leaders that headed the small territories?

What was the name of the large groups that were formed to protect jobs and increase earnings?

Which religion taught spiritual rewards for good behavior and had many new sects when it arrived in Japan?

What was the name of the capital moved to in 794?

Besides the emperor and military officials, which other group benefitted from Japan's growing wealth during the Shogun period?

What types of goods did Japanese merchants trade?

What was the main purpose of Noh plays during the 1300s?

What is the basic structure of a Tanka poem?

What is the literal meaning of 'Figurehead' in the context of the Japanese feudal system?

What is 'bushido' and which group in Japanese society followed it?

How did Japanese artisans use lacquer in their work?

Describe the structure and roof style of a typical Shinto shrine.

How many syllables does a Haiku poem typically contain?

Besides writing, what other main art form did the Japanese admire?

What is the significance of raked sand in the gardens of Buddhist temples?

What was the role of the Daimyo in the Japanese feudal system?

What was the main function of the Samurai class in the feudal system?

Why were merchants considered to have a low social status in feudal Japan?

What two main elements are associated with the Shinto belief system?

What was an important method of self-discipline taught by Zen Buddhism?

What was the primary role of the Shogun in Japan?

What significant invention did King Sejong create to improve Korean literacy?

What was the primary purpose of the turtle ships designed by Yi Sun-shin?

What influences did Prince Shotoku have on the Japanese government?

In what era did Tomoe, the famous Japanese female warrior, fight?

What was one of the items invented by King Sejong related to rain measurement?

What was the primary economic activity of peasants in feudal Japan?

Besides weapons, what other goods did artisans produce in feudal Japan?

What items did Japanese merchants primarily trade for silk, dyes, pepper, books, and porcelain?

Daimyo ruled from what type of structure, and what functions did it have?

What were the primary functions of castletowns in feudal Japan?

What was the main reason why the merchant class was considered the lowest class in feudal Japanese society, despite often being wealthy?

In the earliest settlements, what material were the homes of the common people largely made of?

What was the main staple crop that Japanese farmers cultivated, given the country's environment?

What was the significance of the village on the Yodo River when changing the capital?

Besides literature, art, and government, what other area did Japan learn about from China?

What is the name of the 31-syllable form of poetry that the Japanese developed using Chinese characters?

What was the original Japanese religion before Buddhism?

Besides political structures, name one other aspect of government that the Korean kingdoms modeled after China.

Who were the first to bring knowledge of bronze casting and advanced ironworking to Japan?

What was a key defining characteristic of the social structure of the Silla kingdom?

How were women of early Japan's life and family life structured?

Provide one example of a technological advancement of the Koryo kingdom that demonstrated cultural diffusion from China.

Based on the information provided, what was the main difference found when comparing the social status of men and women?

What was the state philosophy of the Yi dynasty, and how did they promote it?

What was the main motivation of the Silla kingdom in its advancements and improvements?

How did the Koryo Kingdom maintain power while under the rule of the Mongols?

Name two advances made by the Yi dynasty that showed the Korean kingdom was adopting Chinese practices?

What evidence shows that even though Korea was influenced by China, Korea created its own unique identity?

How did the Silk Road impact Korea besides the trade of goods?

What role did geography play in the influence on Korean culture?

Which Korean kingdom had the most interaction with Japan?

What did the people of the Koryo Kingdom perfect that is still well known today?

What was one improvement made by the leaders of the Silla kingdom that brought peace to the kingdom?

What was the relationship between the Daimyo and the Samurai?

Who did artisans, peasants, and merchants give loyalty to in Japanese society?