Exploring the Geography of Medieval Japan

What does the term 'geography' mean through a historian's lens?

• The study of maps and locations

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The physical environment and its influence on economy and culture

• The history of different regions

Which island is the largest in Japan?

• Shikoku

• Kyushu

• Honshu

• Hokkaido

What is the tallest peak in Japan?

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Everest

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Kilimanjaro

Which sea is located on the northeast shore of Hokkaido?

• Sea of Okhotsk

• Philippine Sea

• Sea of Japan

• East China Sea

What is the mainstay of the Japanese diet due to their geography?

• Rice

• Seafood

• Poultry

• Vegetables

What percentage of Japan's land is flat and usable?

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

• 10%

What technique did the Japanese use to farm on steep hills?

• Terracing

• Crop rotation

• Greenhouses

• Irrigation

Who were the first emperors of Japan?

• The Daimyo

• The Yamato clan

• The Samurai

• The Ainu

Which religion did Prince Shotoku convert to?

• Buddhism

• Shinto

• Islam

• Christianity

In the feudal system of medieval Japan, who were the highest military officials?

• Emperors

• Shoguns

• Daimyo

• Samurai