Medieval Japan Quiz

Which island has primarily served as the historic heartland of political, economic, and social development in Japan.

• Honshu

• Shikoku

• Kyushu

• Hokkaido

Because of it geography, what was Japan able to avoid throughout most of its history?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Invasions and migrations

• Tsunamis

• Cultural exchange

The Ring of Fire is responsible for which of the following natural distasters?

• Wlidfires

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Extreme Temperatures in the Summer

Which of the following locations would be considered the most sacred to a Shinto follower?

• A river

• The sea

• A field of flowers

• A mountain

Which of the following does Shinto lack?

• A founder

• Date of origin

• Shrines

• Rituals

• Holy book

How did China and Korea influence Japanese culture? Provide at least 4 examples.

Which government probably had more qualified officials—the Chinese or the Japanese? Why?

How did Japan open itself to other cultures? How did it close itself off?

Which of the following served as a strong unifying factor in early Japanese society?

• Religion

• Warfare

• Trade

• Language

How did the imperial clan assert that they were the rightful rulers of Japan?

• By claiming divine lineage

• By writing it in a constitution

• By unifying Japan's many clans

• By being wealthier than other clans