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Weaknesses of the Koryo economy included


A) an absence of money.
B) a gulf between rich and poor.
C) a high percentage of the population being enslaved.
D) All of these answers are correct.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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How did Buddhism evolve and change in Japan from the Heian period through the Ashikaga shogunate? To what extent were Buddhist ideas reflected in the art forms of Japan? Compare and contrast the various forms of Buddhism that appeared during this period. Conceptual

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How did commerce start in Japan and what products formed the base of trade? How did this activity alter Japanese society? Why did commerce develop at such a late time period compared to China? Conceptual

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Commerce in Japan began in the 7th centu...

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The Ashikaga shogunate that emerged from the chaos of the early 1300s is best described as


A) a unified autocracy under one shogun.
B) a dual monarchy.
C) a regional multistate system centered in Kyoto.
D) the Hojo monopoly.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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What were the major features of Japanese culture prior to the arrival of Chinese influences in the seventh century? What impact did Korean culture have on Japan? Conceptual

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Who was responsible for the first bakufu?


A) Kamakura
B) Fujiwara
C) Yoritomo
D) Joei

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Mahayana, or "Greater Vehicle" Buddhism, is practiced in all of the following areas except (Religions of the World, pp. 244-245)


A) Tibet.
B) Thailand.
C) China.
D) Japan.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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The most important clan that became preeminent between 856 and 1072 was the


A) Taira.
B) Kiyomori.
C) Fujiwara.
D) Minamoto.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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In general, the aristocratic culture of Nara and Heian Japan was


A) still closely linked to the practice and beliefs of the peasantry.
B) remote from and scornful of lower-class popular culture.
C) shared by the large and prosperous middle classes.
D) preoccupied with warfare and militarism.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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What do literary texts of Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shōnagon reveal about the lives of women in Heian Japan? Myths such as the sun goddess? How did the roles of women evolve during the Kamakura shogunate? Conceptual

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Why was Buddhism popular in Japan? What was the importance of the art forms Mahayana Pantheon and rituals to the Japanese? Do Confucianism and Daoism have important roles in Japanese religion? Conceptual

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Korea's three largest archaic states between 313 and 668 were


A) Honshu, Manchuria, and Koryo.
B) Koryo, Silla, and Paekche.
C) Silla, Paekche, and Honshu.
D) Kaya, Koryo, and Manchuria.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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To what extent is it accurate to describe Japan during the Kamakura period as "feudal"? What are the major characteristics of a feudal society and how do they describe the society of Japan? What role did the samurai warriors play in Japan during this period? Conceptual

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During the Kamakura period in Japan, it is accurate to describe the society as "feudal" to a large extent. Feudalism is a social and economic system characterized by decentralized political authority, with power and land ownership held by a small group of elite individuals. In Japan during the Kamakura period, power was decentralized, with the shogun, or military leader, holding significant authority, and land ownership was concentrated in the hands of the samurai class. The major characteristics of a feudal society include a rigid social hierarchy, with the ruling class at the top and peasants at the bottom, as well as a system of land ownership and military service in exchange for protection. In Japan during the Kamakura period, the society was indeed characterized by a rigid social hierarchy, with the emperor at the top, followed by the shogun, daimyo (feudal lords), and samurai, and then the peasants and artisans at the bottom. Land ownership was concentrated in the hands of the samurai class, who held land in exchange for military service to their lords. The samurai warriors played a crucial role in Japan during the Kamakura period. They were the military class and served as the enforcers of the feudal system, providing protection to the daimyo and enforcing their authority over the peasants. The samurai were also deeply entrenched in the code of bushido, a strict ethical code that emphasized loyalty, honor, and self-discipline. They were skilled in combat and were expected to be loyal to their lords to the point of sacrificing their lives if necessary. In conclusion, Japan during the Kamakura period can be accurately described as "feudal" due to its decentralized political authority, rigid social hierarchy, and the prominent role of the samurai class in maintaining the feudal system. The characteristics of feudal society, such as land ownership and military service in exchange for protection, were evident in the society of Japan during this period, and the samurai warriors played a crucial role in upholding the feudal order.

Discuss the influence of Chinese culture on the East Asian culture zone. Why was the Chinese impact greater on Vietnam than on other areas? What was the cultural impact on Korea? Why did Japan eventually become a cultural variant? Conceptual

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The influence of Chinese culture on the East Asian culture zone has been significant and far-reaching. Chinese culture, with its rich history, traditions, and values, has had a profound impact on the surrounding countries, shaping their language, religion, art, and social structure. The Chinese impact on Vietnam was greater than on other areas due to its geographical proximity and historical interactions. Vietnam was under Chinese rule for over a thousand years, from 111 BC to 938 AD, which led to the adoption of Confucianism, Buddhism, and the Chinese writing system. This long period of direct rule and cultural assimilation deeply ingrained Chinese influence into Vietnamese society. In Korea, the cultural impact of China was also substantial. The Korean peninsula was heavily influenced by Chinese Confucianism, bureaucracy, and art, which were adopted and adapted to fit Korean society. The Korean language also borrowed heavily from Chinese characters, and many aspects of Korean culture, such as architecture and cuisine, were influenced by Chinese traditions. Japan eventually became a cultural variant due to its unique historical development and geographical isolation. While Japan initially adopted many aspects of Chinese culture, such as Buddhism and Confucianism, it eventually developed its own distinct cultural identity. This was partly due to Japan's distance from China, which allowed for the preservation and evolution of indigenous Japanese traditions. Additionally, Japan's feudal system and the rise of the samurai class led to the development of a distinct warrior culture that diverged from Chinese influences. In conclusion, the influence of Chinese culture on the East Asian culture zone has been profound, shaping the cultural, social, and religious landscape of the region. While Vietnam and Korea were deeply influenced by Chinese culture, Japan eventually became a cultural variant due to its unique historical and geographical circumstances.

Samurai warriors were recruited from


A) the local nobility.
B) common peasants of ability.
C) royal bodyguards.
D) royal family.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Compare and contrast the influence of China on Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. What impact did Buddhism and other cultural influences from China have on these areas? Conceptual

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How did civil authority shift to military control in Japan? What was the importance of the bakufu? What was the revenue base for the new government after 1180? Conceptual

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The shift from civil authority to milita...

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Vietnam can be compared to


A) a straw hat.
B) a rice paddy.
C) a mouse that swallowed an elephant.
D) two baskets on a carrying pole.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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How did geography affect the development of Japan, Korea, and Vietnam? Conceptual

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New offices outside the Chinese system at Kyoto included


A) audit officers.
B) bureau of archivists.
C) police commissioners.
D) All of these answers are correct.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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