Ancient Japan Preview

Who were the first known inhabitants of Japan?

• The Yayoi

• The Samurai

• The Jomon

• The Yamato

What period is known for the introduction of Buddhism to Japan?

• Asuka Period

• Kofun Period

• Yamato Period

• Heian Period

What was the primary role of samurai in Japanese society?

• Farmers

• Politicians

• Merchants

• Warriors

What event marked the end of Japan's feudal era and the beginning of the modern state?

• The opening of Japan by Commodore Perry

• The Battle of Sekigahara

• The signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa

• The Meiji Restoration

Which two cities were devastated by atomic bombs in World War II?

• Tokyo and Kyoto

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Kobe and Yokohama

• Osaka and Sapporo