In Japanese Shinto, kami spirits are believed to inhabit natural elements and objects. The two correct answers are:
- trees
- rivers
Japanese Shinto believed that kami spirits could be found in what kinds of objects? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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trees
trees
rivers
rivers
scriptures
scriptures
sculptures
sculptures
paintings
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Which of the following aspects of Japanese culture would you NOT find influence of Chinese culture?(1 point)
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social structure
social structure
government
government
scroll painting
scroll painting
gardening
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social structure
social structure
government
government
scroll painting
scroll painting
gardening
The aspect of Japanese culture that you would NOT find influence from Chinese culture is:
- gardening
While gardening practices have been influenced by various cultures, Japanese gardening has its own unique traditions and aesthetics that are distinct from those of Chinese culture.
Why was the Song dynasty's shift to paper currency an improvement over coin currency?(1 point)
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Paper currency was cheaper to manufacture.
Paper currency was cheaper to manufacture.
Paper currency was harder to counterfeit.
Paper currency was harder to counterfeit.
Paper currency was easier for traveling traders to use.
Paper currency was easier for traveling traders to use.
Paper currency was more durable.
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Paper currency was cheaper to manufacture.
Paper currency was cheaper to manufacture.
Paper currency was harder to counterfeit.
Paper currency was harder to counterfeit.
Paper currency was easier for traveling traders to use.
Paper currency was easier for traveling traders to use.
Paper currency was more durable.
The reason why the Song dynasty's shift to paper currency was considered an improvement over coin currency is:
- Paper currency was easier for traveling traders to use.
While the other options may have some validity, the ease of carrying and using paper currency made it particularly beneficial for trade and commerce, especially for traveling merchants.
What impact did the building of canals have in China during the Song and Tang dynasties?(1 point)
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The canals were eventually used for military routes.
The canals were eventually used for military routes.
The canals connected waterways which increased trade.
The canals connected waterways which increased trade.
The canals improved irrigation systems in the rice fields.
The canals improved irrigation systems in the rice fields.
The canals made it easier for neighboring nations to attack China.
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The canals were eventually used for military routes.
The canals were eventually used for military routes.
The canals connected waterways which increased trade.
The canals connected waterways which increased trade.
The canals improved irrigation systems in the rice fields.
The canals improved irrigation systems in the rice fields.
The canals made it easier for neighboring nations to attack China.
The impact of the building of canals in China during the Song and Tang dynasties was:
- The canals connected waterways which increased trade.
The canal systems facilitated the movement of goods and people, enhancing trade and economic integration across different regions of China.
What was one factor that led to the development of feudalism in Japan?(1 point)
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Too many Buddhism sects were developed, creating a need for a centralized religion.
Too many Buddhism sects were developed, creating a need for a centralized religion.
The Mongol invasion wiped out the Japanese military.
The Mongol invasion wiped out the Japanese military.
Hideyoshi's military took control and established a new social order.
Hideyoshi's military took control and established a new social order.
The Fujiwara were pushed out of power and the government weakened.
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Too many Buddhism sects were developed, creating a need for a centralized religion.
Too many Buddhism sects were developed, creating a need for a centralized religion.
The Mongol invasion wiped out the Japanese military.
The Mongol invasion wiped out the Japanese military.
Hideyoshi's military took control and established a new social order.
Hideyoshi's military took control and established a new social order.
The Fujiwara were pushed out of power and the government weakened.
One factor that led to the development of feudalism in Japan was:
- The Fujiwara were pushed out of power and the government weakened.
This power vacuum and the weakening of centralized authority allowed regional lords (daimyō) to gain more influence and establish their own local governance, which contributed to the rise of a feudal system.
How did early contact with China affect Japan?(1 point)
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The Japanese adopted the Chinese writing system.
The Japanese adopted the Chinese writing system.
The original inhabitants of Japan migrated to China.
The original inhabitants of Japan migrated to China.
The Japanese government became a model for China.
The Japanese government became a model for China.
Japan became a Chinese territory.
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The Japanese adopted the Chinese writing system.
The Japanese adopted the Chinese writing system.
The original inhabitants of Japan migrated to China.
The original inhabitants of Japan migrated to China.
The Japanese government became a model for China.
The Japanese government became a model for China.
Japan became a Chinese territory.
Early contact with China affected Japan in that:
- The Japanese adopted the Chinese writing system.
This adoption had a significant influence on Japanese language and literature, shaping the development of Japanese culture.
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