The central part of Buddhism expressed in the quote that appealed to samurai who practiced Zen is self-control and discipline.
Read the following quote from Buddhist scripture Dhammapada.
“Well-makers lead the water (wherever they like); fletchers bend the arrow; carpenters bend a log of wood; wise people master themselves.”
What central part of Buddhism expressed in the quote appealed to samurai who practiced Zen?
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Responses
patience
self-control and discipline
purity
loyalty and obedience
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How did Southeast Asia’s geography contribute to the region’s economic development?
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Responses
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
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Responses
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
The response that best explains how Southeast Asia’s geography contributed to the region’s economic development is: Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
What factor contributed to Genghis Khan’s expansion of the Mongol empire?
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He expanded trade routes by building a complex system of canals and waterways.
He expanded trade routes by building a complex system of canals and waterways.
He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
He established a new social order that led to the creation of a stable government.
He established a new social order that led to the creation of a stable government.
Inventions and innovations during his time of leadership helped industries to grow.
Inventions and innovations during his time of leadership helped industries to grow.
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Responses
He expanded trade routes by building a complex system of canals and waterways.
He expanded trade routes by building a complex system of canals and waterways.
He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
He established a new social order that led to the creation of a stable government.
He established a new social order that led to the creation of a stable government.
Inventions and innovations during his time of leadership helped industries to grow.
Inventions and innovations during his time of leadership helped industries to grow.
The factor that contributed to Genghis Khan’s expansion of the Mongol empire is: He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
Which elements of Chinese culture spread throughout the world? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
gunpowder
gunpowder
Hinduism
Hinduism
feudalism
feudalism
Buddhism
Buddhism
celadon
celadon
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Responses
gunpowder
gunpowder
Hinduism
Hinduism
feudalism
feudalism
Buddhism
Buddhism
celadon
celadon
The two elements of Chinese culture that spread throughout the world are gunpowder and Buddhism.
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Which of the following statements MOST accurately represents settlement and geography of Japan? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
The western border of the Japanese peninsula is the most densely populated.
The western border of the Japanese peninsula is the most densely populated.
Japan relies heavily on food sources from the ocean.
Japan relies heavily on food sources from the ocean.
The climate along the coast is much hotter than inland plains.
The climate along the coast is much hotter than inland plains.
Inland Japan is mostly mountainous and volcanic and not good for farming.
Inland Japan is mostly mountainous and volcanic and not good for farming.
Japan's close proximity to China's border made it a center for trade.
Which of the following statements MOST accurately represents settlement and geography of Japan? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
The western border of the Japanese peninsula is the most densely populated.
The western border of the Japanese peninsula is the most densely populated.
Japan relies heavily on food sources from the ocean.
Japan relies heavily on food sources from the ocean.
The climate along the coast is much hotter than inland plains.
The climate along the coast is much hotter than inland plains.
Inland Japan is mostly mountainous and volcanic and not good for farming.
Inland Japan is mostly mountainous and volcanic and not good for farming.
Japan's close proximity to China's border made it a center for trade.
The two statements that MOST accurately represent the settlement and geography of Japan are:
- Japan relies heavily on food sources from the ocean.
- Inland Japan is mostly mountainous and volcanic and not good for farming.
Of the following statements, which one MOST accurately represents the major difference between the Japanese and European feudal systems?
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Responses
In Europe, feudal lords protected peasants in exchange for part of their crops. In Japan, feudal lords protected peasants without asking anything in return.
In Europe, feudal lords protected peasants in exchange for part of their crops. In Japan, feudal lords protected peasants without asking anything in return.
Most Europeans shared one religion. The Japanese practiced several different religions.
Most Europeans shared one religion. The Japanese practiced several different religions.
European knights followed a code of behavior. Japanese samurai did not.
European knights followed a code of behavior. Japanese samurai did not.
Japan had powerful noble landowners. In Europe, only the Catholic Church could own land.
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Responses
In Europe, feudal lords protected peasants in exchange for part of their crops. In Japan, feudal lords protected peasants without asking anything in return.
In Europe, feudal lords protected peasants in exchange for part of their crops. In Japan, feudal lords protected peasants without asking anything in return.
Most Europeans shared one religion. The Japanese practiced several different religions.
Most Europeans shared one religion. The Japanese practiced several different religions.
European knights followed a code of behavior. Japanese samurai did not.
European knights followed a code of behavior. Japanese samurai did not.
Japan had powerful noble landowners. In Europe, only the Catholic Church could own land.
The statement that MOST accurately represents the major difference between the Japanese and European feudal systems is:
In Europe, feudal lords protected peasants in exchange for part of their crops. In Japan, feudal lords protected peasants without asking anything in return.