Understanding Historical Texts

RI.4.3 Historical Text Test

by Ms. Steelman

​Read the historical text about Japan and answer the questions that follow...

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what place used to be the capital of Japan for hundreds of years?

• Tokyo

• Yokohama

• Kyoto

• the Golden Pavilion

Multiple Choice

What parts of the city of Kyoto does the author describe?

• The author describes the skyscrapers in Kyoto and then gives details about Buddhist shrines.

• The author describes the homes and the architecture in Kyoto.

• The author describes the cuisine and culture found in Kyoto.

• The author describes the Golden Pavilion and how the people of Kyoto live.

Multiple Choice

Based on the text, what can you probably tell about the author?

• The author hated visiting Japan.

• The author went to many places in Japan, but liked Kyoto best.

• The author didn’t like sleeping on futons.

• The author doesn’t like traveling with family.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the text?

• to describe the city of Kyoto

• to convince the reader that Kyoto should still be Japan’s capital

• to compare and contrast Kyoto and Tokyo

• to prove that Kyoto is the most beautiful city

Multiple Choice

Kyoto’s historical treasures weren’t destroyed in World War II, ________ it is possible to see ancient shrines and buildings.

• provided

• so

• or

• although