Early Japanese History and Culture Quiz

An archipelago is a large group of _____.

• lakes

• islands

• mountains

• rivers

What is the largest Japanese island?

• Honshu

• Kyushu

• Hokkaido

• Shikoku

What is the southernmost Japanese island?

• Honshu

• Shikoku

• Kyushu

• Hokkaido

A Kofun is a Japanese _____.

• castle

• tomb

• clan

• weapon

Who is the mythical first emperor of Japan?

• Shotoku

• Wang Zizhi

• Jimmu Tenno

• Murasaki Shikibu

What did Prince Shotoku contribute to Japanese government?

• He developed a constitution

• He was the first emperor

• He created the first strong clan

• He built the capital city

What is the main religion of Japan?

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Which religion did Prince Shotoku spread to Japan?

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

From which country did Japan learn calligraphy?

• Vietnam

• China

• Korea

• India

Which clan created the first imperial government of Japan?

• Hojo

• Fujiwara

• Genji

• Yamato