Chapter 15

Question 1

Clans

Answer 1

Or extended families.

Question 2

Shinto

Answer 2

The traditional religion of Japan, Shinto.

Question 3

Prince

Answer 3

One of the most influential in bringing Chinese ideas to Japan was Prince Shotoku. He severed as a regent for his aunt, the Empress.

Question 4

Regent

Answer 4

Is a person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone.

Question 5

Court

Answer 5

A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler.

Question 6

Lady Murasaki Shikibu

Answer 6

One of the greatest writers in early Japanese history was Lady Murasaki Shikibu. she wrote The Tale of Genji.

Question 7

Zen

Answer 7

A popular new form of Buddhism called Zen arrived from China.

Question 8

Daimyo

Answer 8

Japan’s large landowners, or daimyo.

Question 9

Samurai

Answer 9

Or trained professional warriors.

Question 10

Figurehead

Answer 10

A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else.

Question 11

Shogun

Answer 11

A general who ruled Japan in the emperor’s name.

Question 12

Structure

Answer 12

The way something is set up or organized.

Question 13

Values

Answer 13

Ideas that people hold dear and try to live by.