Revision: Japan under the Shoguns

What is Japan primarily composed of?

• A large peninsula

• A chain of islands

• A single large landmass

• A mountain range

What percentage of Japan’s land is suitable for farming?

(a)  

Which of the following islands is the largest and most populated?

• Hokkaido

• Kyushu

• Honshu

• Shikoku

Why is Japan prone to earthquakes and tsunamis?

• It is in a volcanic zone

• Its proximity to the equator

• It lies on a tectonic plate edge

• It has a tropical climate

Which country had the greatest cultural influence on Japan?

• Korea

• China

• Russia

• Taiwan

Which philosophy significantly influenced Japanese social structure during the Tokugawa period?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Shintoism

Why were Chinese invasions of Japan unsuccessful?

• Japan had superior military

• The Sea of Japan acted as a natural barrier

• China was not interested in Japan

• The Mongol Dynasty was too weak

Who held real power in Japan during the shogunate period?

(a)  

What does the term "shogun" mean?

• War general

• Emperor’s advisor

• Lord of the samurai

• Guardian of Japan

How did shoguns maintain power?

• By passing power to their sons

• By allying with foreign powers

• By controlling trade routes

• Through democratic elections