Japanese Culture Quiz

During a geography class, Safia and Julian were discussing different landforms. Safia asked, "What is an island?"

• A building used for prayers

• A piece of land surrounded by water

• A special place to honor spirits or gods

During a cultural exchange program, Kabir and Munaza learned about Shinto. What is Shinto?

• A way of thinking that helps people stay calm and peaceful

• A Japanese belief about nature and spirits

• A type of sword

Julian and Mustafa were discussing historical figures. Who were the samurai?

• Brave fighters who protected people

• A kind of food

• The leader of Japan

During a history class, Safia and Prabhjot were discussing the code of conduct that samurai warriors followed in ancient Japan. What is this code called?

• A strong wind that helped Japan

• The rules samurai followed

• A type of food

During a history class, Dung asked, "What is a daimyo?"

• A rich landowner in Japan

• A kind of poem

• A samurai’s sword

During a history class, Tariq asked, "Who was the shogun in feudal Japan?"

• The emperor of Japan

• The leader of the samurai and army

• A member of a clan

In a classroom project, Safia is assigned the role of an emperor. What is her responsibility?

• Makes all the rules

• Is an important person, but doesn’t make the rules

• Leads the samurai

During a class discussion, Sarah asked, "What is Zen Buddhism?"

• A food

• A way to stay calm and peaceful

• A kind of music

Julian and Mustafa were invited to a cultural event where they experienced a tea ceremony. What is a tea ceremony?

• A ceremony to honor samurai

• A special way to make and drink tea

• A kind of Japanese poem

During a cultural exchange program, Tariq and Munaza attended a performance that featured music, dance, and actors wearing masks. What type of performance did they watch?

• A type of music

• A special play with music, dance, and masks

• A way to make tea