Ancient Japan Quiz

Who were the warrior class in ancient Japan?

• ninja

• geisha

• ronin

• samurai

Who was the first shogun of Japan?

• Oda Nobunaga

• Tokugawa Ieyasu

• Minamoto no Yoritomo

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

During which period did the Kamakura shogunate rule Japan?

• 1603 to 1868

• 794 to 1185

• 1185 to 1333

• 1333 to 1568

What was the main form of government during the shogunate rule?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Military dictatorship

Which period in ancient Japan is known for the establishment of the samurai code of conduct?

• Kamakura period

• Muromachi period

• Edo period

• Heian period

What is the traditional Japanese theater form that originated in the 14th century?

• Kyogen

• Bunraku

• Noh

• Kabuki

Which period in ancient Japan is associated with the development of Noh theater?

• Muromachi period

• Kamakura period

• Edo period

• Heian period

Who were the ruling military class during the Kamakura period?

• ninjas

• shoguns

• geishas

• samurai

Which period in ancient Japan is associated with the decline of the samurai class?

• Meiji period

• Sengoku period

• Heian period

• Edo period

What is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement called?

• Ikebana

• Bonsai

• Sumi-e

• Origami