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Fun Facts about Japan

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Japanese name for Japan is?
a)
Nippon
b)
“sun origin”
c)
"All Of The Above"
d)
Nihon
2.
Mt Fuji stands at what height?
a)
All Of The Above
b)
1,640 ft wide, 820 ft deep
c)
12,388ft
d)
3,776m
3.
Ancient warriors of Japan were known as?
a)
All Of The Above
b)
swordsmen.
c)
skilled fighters
d)
Samurai
4.
What Continent  Is Japan Apart Of?
a)
Australia
b)
Africa
c)
U.S.A.
d)
Asia
5.
Japanese Symbol for Love ?
a)
愛
b)
爱
6.
What is the capital of Japan?
a)
Kyoto
b)
okinawa
c)
Tokyo
d)
Akihabara
7.
Japan is made up of How many  island's?
a)
3,748
b)
1,500
c)
6,852
d)
8,358
8.
Which of the following would NOT be found in Japanese culture?
a)
Large, pyramid shaped temples
b)
Tea-drinking ceremonies
c)
Tanka and haiku poems about nature and emotions
d)
Martial arts competitions
9.
Decorative handwriting often used in Japan is called
a)
Finger painting
b)
Moveable type
c)
Katakana
d)
Calligraphy
10.
What would most likely be on a menu of a restaurant in Japan?
a)
Corn, tomatoes, and olives
b)
Hamburgers, bacon, and meatballs
c)
Rice, sushi, and fish
d)
Spaghetti, pizza, and garlic bread
11.
If you read a book published in Ancient Japan, it would most likely be about
a)
Foreign cultures
b)
Agriculture
c)
Mythology
d)
Warriors in battle
12.
16.  Which of the following is NOT a way in which China influenced Japan?
a)
Warfare
b)
Writing systems
c)
Art
d)
Literature
13.
Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures
a)
Calligraphy
b)
Weaving
c)
Origami
d)
Sushi
14.
Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures
a)
Calligraphy
b)
Weaving
c)
Origami
d)
Sushi
15.
What religion spread to Japan from China?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Islam
d)
Taoism
16.
What do you call Japanese traditional wear? 
a)
Costume
b)
Dress
c)
Kimono
d)
Gown
17.
Which country is called "The land of the rising sun"?
a)
China
b)
Japan
c)
United States of America?
d)
Germany
18.
How did Japan’s geography influence the country?
a)
It made them an easy target for barbarians to attack
b)
It allowed them to be isolated from other civilizations
c)
It helped their ideas and beliefs spread throughout the world
d)
It allowed them to have many farms and grow many different types of food
19.
What is the name of this structure?
a)
Stupa
b)
Bell Tower
c)
Shrine
d)
Pagoda
20.
Japanese people lived on coastal plains because most of Japan
a)
has mountainous slopes that are difficult to farm
b)
is desert
c)
has volcanoes
d)
has rivers and lakes that often cause floods
21.

______________ is the highest mountain in Japan.

a)

Mount Fuji

b)

Himalayans

c)

The Andes

22.

__________ is a traditional form of Japanese poetry.

a)

Haiku

b)

Sonnet

c)

Acrostic

23.

Prosper means to gain wealth.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

A small tree grown in a tray or shallow pot.

a)

Oak

b)

Bonsai

c)

Shrub

25.

Japanese food made of rice, vegetables, and seafood.

a)

Dumplings

b)

Sushi

c)

Neer Dosa