Chapter 19 - quiz 1

Which of the following best describes the geography of Japan?

• Japan is made up of four large islands off the coast of China.

• Japan is located 120 miles from China.

• The islands of Japan are flat and ideal for agriculture.

• Japan's islands are the peaks of mostly submerged mountains and volcanoes.

Which is Japan’s most ancient religion?

• Shinto

• Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

• Confucianism

What was Japan’s first culture?

• Jomon

• torii

• Yayoi

• Shinto

By the 400s, Japan had united under the leadership of which clan?

• Shinto

• Yamato

• Jomon

• Yayoi

How did Japan use ideas from China’s civilization?

• Japan faithfully copied Chinese civilization.

• Japan avoided all influence from Chinese civilization.

• Japan adapted China’s civilization to fit Japanese culture.

• Japanese culture was adapted to fit Chinese culture.

Who introduced Chinese ideas and practices to strengthen imperial control?

• Empress Suiko

• Amaterasu

• Prince Shotoku

• Horyu-ji

How did Japan’s isolation affect its culture?

How is Shinto worship practiced?