: What was the origin of Shintoism?
Emperor worship and deep respect for one’s ancestors
The people followed Shinto, the god of prosperity
The people had great respect and hope for the future
2: What other civilization greatly influenced the civilization of Japan?
Africa
Thailand
China
3: How did the early Japanese live?
In clans
In neighborhoods
As solitary nomads
4: What were the knights of Japan called?
Nobles
Samurai
Sensai
5: How did the feudal system of Japan work?
The rich divided the land of the peasants
The knights rented land from the Emperor for a small fee each year
Emperor gave lands to nobles who in turn pledged to defend him
6: The head of the ruling family was called the _____. The title came from a word meaning "leader of an army."
Emperor
Shogun
Sensai
7: Who founded the Mali Kingdom in Africa?
Sundiata
Mansa Musa
Mandinka people
8: What important resource was found in the Mali Kingdom?
Silver
Gold
Clay
9: Who conquered the Mali empire?
Morrocan people
Nigerian people
Songhai people
10: Who presided over Songhai’s golden age?
Mansa Musa
Ali
Askia Mohammad
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