True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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The sound of a bowstring being plucked was supposed to strike fear in the hearts
of evil spirits.
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2.
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Buddhism and Shinto religions have never been in harmony in Japan.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or
answers the question.
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Peasants in Japanese feudal society became ninjas (secret warriors)
because
a. | farming was not a full-time job. | b. | they were not allowed to legally own
weapons. | c. | they were state-hired assassins. | d. | all men were required to serve in a military
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4.
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Bushido stressed
a. | loyalty to one's master. | b. | self-discipline. | c. | respectful, ethical
behavior. | d. | all of these. |
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5.
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Samauri weaponry began emphasizing swordsmanship when they fought the
a. | Mongols | b. | Chinese | c. | Europeans | d. | Koreans |
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