Exploring Kyoto's Historical Landmarks

What era is the game Assassin’s Creed: Shadows set in?

• Meiji era

• Edo era

• Sengoku era

• Heian era

What was the original purpose of the site where Kinkaku-ji is located?

• A marketplace

• A military fortress

• A personal villa

• A Buddhist temple

Which architectural style is the first floor of the Golden Pavilion built in?

• Zen style

• Samurai style

• Buke-zukuri style

• Shinden-zukuri style

What is the alternative explanation for the name 'Silver Pavilion'?

• It was built by a silver merchant

• The moonlight gave it a silvery appearance

• It was painted silver

• It was covered in silver leaf

What is Nanzen-ji known for?

• Being the highest ranking Zen temple in Japan

• Hosting the largest festival in Kyoto

• Having a famous rock garden

• Being the oldest temple in Kyoto

What unique construction feature does Kiyomizu-dera's main hall have?

• It is the tallest building in Kyoto

• It is built without using a single nail

• It is painted in gold

• It is made entirely of stone

Who was responsible for defending Fushimi Castle during a famous siege?

• Torii Mototada

• Ishida Mitsunari

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

• Tokugawa Ieyasu

What was the original purpose of Byōdō-in before it became a temple?

• A villa

• A marketplace

• A royal palace

• A military base

What is the main building of Byōdō-in called?

• Golden Pavilion

• Kannon Hall

• Phoenix Hall

• Silver Pavilion

What is the significance of Kyoto in Japanese history?

• It is the cultural and historical heart of Japan

• It is the largest city in Japan

• It was the site of the first Japanese emperor's coronation

• It was the first capital of Japan