Japan: Chapter 12 Review

Match the following vocabulary words to their definition:

• Indigenous peoples of Japan

• Tsunami

• A large ocean wave, usually caused by an Earthquake

• Typhoon

• Tropical storms with heavy rainfall

• Ainu

• Spirits in the Shinto religion

• Kami

Which god/gods created Japan according to Japanese mythology?

• Izanagi

• Izanami

• Amaterasu

• Kami

Which god is associated with the sun in Japanese mythology?

• Izinagi

• Izinami

• Amaterasu

• Tsukuyomi

Japan is mostly covered in

• Mountains and Forests

• Flat plains

• Lakes

• Deserts

Label the 4 main islands in Japan

d

c

b

a

Shikoku

Kyushu

Honshu

Hokkaido

What type of physical feature is Japan?

• peninsula

• continent

• archipelago

• island

The capital city of Japan is

Most people in Japan live...

• In the mountains

• On farms

• Along the coast

• In the forest

Which natural item celebrated in Japanese festivals symbolizes beauty, harmony and new beginnings?

• Rice

• Fish

• Tea

• Cherry Blossoms

Which country did Japan adapt many of its "kanji" from?

• South Korea

• The United States

• Vietnam

• China