Ancient & Medieval Japan

What kind of geographical formation is Japan?

• Archipelago
• Isthmus
• Plateau
• Peninsula

How many islands are part of Japan?

When did humans first arrive in Japan?

• Around 30,000 years ago
• Around 5,000 years ago
• Around 50,000 years ago
• Around 10,000 years ago

How did humans first get to Japan?

• Crossing the land bridge from the Asian continent during the last Ice Age
• By being brought by aliens from outer space
• By sailing across the Pacific Ocean from South America
• By walking across a bridge from Europe

When did the Japanese first settle into farming communities?

• around 800 AD
• around 1500 CE
• around 1000 BCE
• around 300 BCE

What culture has had the biggest impact on Japan?

Japan is an island nation, which means the ​ (a)   is a major source of food. It also has a ​ (b)   climate, which means ​ (c)   grows well there. The Japanese have combined the two together to make ​ (d)   , its most popular food.

• ocean
• wet
• rice
• sushi
• land
• dry
• chicken
• teriyaki

What is NOT true about sumo wrestling?

• Modern matches still contain elements of Shinto ritual

• Its original purpose was to bring good harvests

• Legend says it was invented by the gods

• You win by knocking your opponent unconscious

What is Japan's version of Buddhism called?

What did the Yamato clan NOT do?

• Import Confucianism and Buddhism from China

• Found the first imperial dynasty of Japan

• Create Japan's first capital in Nara

• Establish the hierarchy of shogun, daimyo, and samurai