Quiz on Historical Figures and Concepts

Japanese noble and writer, she wrote The Tale of Genji, the world's first known novel.

• Shogun

• Dalmyo

• Samurai

• Lady Murasaki Shikibu

A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.

• Tsunami

• Bushido

• Earthquake

• Shinto

Government system with rigid classes and local protection.

• Socialism

• Manorialism

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

A period during which a society attains prosperity and cultural achievements.

• Grecophilia

• Golden Age

• Hellenism

• Pax Romana

Local landowning lord in feudal Japan, allegiant to Shoguns.

• Dalmyo

• Bushido

• Samurai

• Shogun

Tallest mountain in Japan.

• Coastline

• Tsunami

• Mt. Fuji

• Helan Japan

The traditional religion of Japan, meaning "the way of the gods," is known as:

• Bushido

• Samurai

• Shogun

• Shinto

In Japanese religion, a god or spirit who represents a force of nature is called:

• Shogun

• Shinto

• Samurai

• Kami

Groups of families who claim a common ancestor are known as:

• Shinto

• Clans

• Castes

• Bushido

Written by Lady Murasaki; first novel in any language; relates life history of prominent and amorous son of the Japanese emperor; evidence for mannered style of Japanese society.

• MT. Fuji

• Tale of Genji, The

• coastline

• Tsunami