Japan's Geography

Mr. Kirshen has only been to one of these countries. Which one?

• Japan

• United States

• Australia

Japan was influenced most by which of these countries?

• India

• Philippines

• China

• Vietnam

Which ocean is nearest Japan?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What body of water is between China and Japan?

• Sea of Japan

• Indian Ocean

• Yellow Sea

• Sea of Okhotsk

Japan is a(n) ________________________, which is a group of islands.

• archipelago

• peninsula

• watershed

• fief

A shrine built to blend into its natural surroundings would be associated with what religion?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Shinto

What is the name of the most famous mountain in Japan?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Shikoku

• Mount Kyushu

• Mount Fuji

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

• spiritual guru

• nature spirit

• Jewish prophet

• high priest

Pick all elements of Sumo that are related to the nature religion of Shinto?

• Throwing salt to purify the ring

• A referee dressed as a Shinto priest

• A Shinto shrine hanging above the ring

• Stomping to scare away demons

Which 2 statements best describes Japan’s geography?

• many mountains

• A narrow peninsula

• A large island

• large numbers of islands