Quiz on Kyoto

For how many years was Kyoto the capital of Japan?

• 500 years

• Over 1,000 years

• 300 years

• 750 years

What is Kyoto famously known as?

• The Eternal City

• The Northern Capital

• The Thousand-Year Capital

• The Capital of Temples

Which shrine in Kyoto has mesmerizing red torii gates on a mountainside?

• Kinkaku-ji

• Fushimi Inari Taisha

• Heian Shrine

• Yasaka Shrine

What type of cuisine, considered highly refined, is associated with Kyoto?

• Sushi

• Kaiseki

• Tempura

• Ramen

Which of the following is NOT one of Kyoto's three major festivals?

• Aoi Matsuri

• Jidai Matsuri

• Gion Matsuri

• Obon Matsuri

In what year did Kyoto lose its political power to Tokyo?

• 1853

• 1192

• 1545

• 1615

How many UNESCO World Heritage properties are located in Kyoto?

• 10

• 17

• 25

• 7

Why was Kyoto excluded from U.S. bombing plans during World War II?

• It was too small to target

• It had significant historical and cultural buildings

• The weather made bombing difficult

• It had no military value

What is the original name of Kyoto, meaning 'the capital of peace'?

• Edo

• Heian-kyo

• Osaka

• Kamakura

Which landmark in Kyoto is known for its rock garden and is a significant site for Zen Buddhists?

• Kinkaku-ji

• Ryoan-ji

• Fushimi Inari-taisha

• Kiyomizu-dera