5-1 Quiz

What were the main religions in Japan? 

• Buddhism and Shinto
• Buddhism and Confucianism
• Shinto and Confucianism
• Confucianism and Christianity

What is Japan's native religion? 

• Buddhism
• Shinto
• Daoism
• Confucianism

Which body of water lies between China and Japan? 

• Indian Ocean
• Yellow Sea
• East China Sea
• Sea of Japan

What clan produced the first emperor? 

• Minamoto
• Yamato
• Tokugawa
• Honshu

What were the major Chinese influences on Japan?

• Government and city planning
• clothes, and the alphabet
• buildings, art and fashion
• All of the above

Describe Japan's geography.

• Islands with mostly flat land
• Islands with rivers
• A peninsula with mountains
• Islands, mostly mountains

Why was fishing the main source of food in Japan?

• Japan was a volcanic (mountainous) island
• Japan had no soil so no food could be grown
• The people were excellent fishermen
• Eating other meats was forbidden in Shinto

According to Shinto beliefs, all elements, including the sun, trees, rocks, and animals, have a kami. Which of the following best describes a kami? 

• spiritual guru
• nature spirit
• Jewish prophet
• high priest

Which of the religions below is indigenous to Japan?

• Buddhism
• Shinto
• Confucianism
• Hinduism

What is the writing system of Japan called?

• Latin
• Sanskrit
• cuneiform
• calligraphy