12.4 Video Question Quiz

What geographic term means a chain of islands?

• peninsula
• isthmus
• continent
• archipelago

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 major bodies of water that surround Japan?

• Pacific Ocean
• Sea of Japan

• East China Sea

• Indian Ocean

What makes Japan have a high density population?

• 10th most populated country but only the size of Montana

• A large population with a lot of land for the people to live on

• A large population that lives in a high elevation

• 10th most populated country that lives close to many bodies of water

Describe what makes up 70% of the topography of Japan.

• Plains
• Rivers
• Deserts
• Mountains

Why does Japan have a large amount of seismic activity?

• Japan's seismic activity is due to its high population density.
• Seismic activity in Japan is caused by sand storms.

• 10% of the world's active volcanoes are there.

• Japan is located far from tectonic plate boundaries.

Prince Shotoku recognized two problems that needed to be fixed in Japan. What were they?

• The need for a stronger emperor and weaker clans.

• The need for improved education and cultural exchange.
• The need for more agricultural reforms and foreign alliances.
• The need for a stronger military and better trade relations.

Prince Shotoku was intrigued by the Sui Dynasty of China. What interested him in this dynasty?

• The strong central government of the Sui Dynasty.

• The religious beliefs of the Sui Dynasty.
• The agricultural practices of the Sui Dynasty.
• The military strategies of the Sui Dynasty.

Prince Shotoku sent an emissary to China with a letter he had written. What infuriated the Chinese emperor about this letter?

• Prince Shotoku's request for military aid from China.
• Prince Shotoku's demand for tribute from the Chinese emperor.
• Prince Shotoku's proposal to merge the two nations.
• Prince Shotoku's claim of equality with the Chinese emperor.

Prince Shotoku was a devout Buddhist. Why did Empress Suiko like Buddhism?

• Empress Suiko preferred Buddhism for its economic benefits.
• Empress Suiko liked Buddhism because it promoted military strength.
• Empress Suiko was drawn to Buddhism for its artistic expressions.
• Empress Suiko liked Buddhism because it welcomed female leaders.

Prince Shotoku created two major reforms: Cap Rank System and 17 Articles Constitution. What was important about these reforms?

• They were primarily focused on military expansion.
• These reforms were based on merit and ethical principles.

• These reforms promoted a feudal system in Japan.
• The reforms aimed to establish a monarchy based on divine right.