Japan Quiz

Early Japanese religion was which of the following.

• Christianity

• Islam

• Shinto

• Buddhism

Which of the following best describes the geography of Japan?

• Japan is made up of 3 big islands in the middle of the Arctic Circle.

• Japan is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean and the islands are peaks of mostly submerged volcanoes.

• China is Japan's nearest neighbor which allows trade to happen through bridges.

• Japan is a peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. The peninsula is mountainous with lots of water

"Japans mountainous terrain limits the amount of space available for farming and building homes. Only 12 percent of the country's land can be farmed. Most farmland was located along the coastal plains."

• Many Japanese people lived on coastal plains.

• Japan is mountainous

• Many Japanese people farm.

• Japan has many dry barren deserts

Which of the following did Prince Shotoku accomplish?

• Encouraged cultural advancements which included art and literature.

• Supported centralized government and issued Japan's constitution

• Got all the clans of Japan to work together and conquer Korea.

• Became a dictator and ruled Japan harshly.

China had a significant impact on Japanese society. This can be seen through the development of which of the following?

• A writing system

• The samurai way of fighting

• Poetry

• The Shinto religion

Many great works of early Japanese literature were written by

• Confucius scholars

• Noble women

• Shinto priest

• The Emperor

Who was the Japanese female that wrote the world's first novel?

• Murasaki Shikibu

• Genghis Khan's wife

• Empress Suiko

• Sei Shonagon

In Kabuki, actors wore elaborate makeup and costumes to highlight which of the following?

• Their hair

• Their acting performances

• Roles in different plays

• Signifciant facial expressions such as grinning or smiling

Which of the following is not a part of Zen Buddhism?

• Daily prayers and ritual facing Buddha.

• Simplicity in everyday life which includes food, clothing and art.

• Self-Discipline and concentration through meditation.

• A relaxed state of mind and peace amongst oneself.

What was the main relationship between samurai and daimyo?

• Daimyo had samurais work in agriculture to provide the daimyo with food.

• Daimyo protected samurai form the ranks of slaves

• Samurai protected the daimyo in return for payment.

• Samurai protected the lower classes against the cruelty of the daimyo.