Quiz on Japan

Which city has been Japan's capital since 1603?

• Kyoto

• Tokyo

• Osaka

• Hiroshima

What is the smallest of Japan's main islands?

• Honshu

• Kyushu

• Shikoku

• Hokkaido

What is the height of Mount Fuji in feet?

• 10,000 feet

• 12,388 feet

• 14,000 feet

• 15,500 feet

What is Mount Fuji considered to be in Japanese culture?

• A sacred mountain

• A tourist attraction

• A historical site

• A natural park

When did Mount Fuji last erupt?

• 1608

• 1708

• 1808

• 1908

What natural event caused a tsunami in northeastern Honshu in 2011?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Typhoon

• Landslide

What is one use of Japan's hot springs?

• Drinking water

• Bathing

• Cooking

• Irrigation

What type of farming was common in Kyushu?

• Rice farming

• Wheat farming

• Corn farming

• Soybean farming

What is a poisonous sea creature enjoyed by the Japanese?

• Pufferfish

• Jellyfish

• Starfish

• Seahorse

What type of transport was easiest for crossing Japan's rugged terrain?

• Ocean transport

• Air transport

• Rail transport

• Road transport