WorksheetsJapan Geography and Culture Quiz
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
What physical feature is Japan an example of?
Peninsula - a land surrounded by water on three sides
Archipelago - a chain of islands
Isthmus - a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
Plateau - a flat, elevated landform
What is terrace farming and why do people in Japan use this method?
A method to grow crops in deserts due to lack of water
A way to grow crops on steep hillsides by building "steps" into the sides of the mountains/hills
A technique to farm in urban areas using rooftops
A method to grow crops underwater
Why does most of the population of Japan live along the coast?
Because the interior is too cold
Because the majority of the country is made up of mountains, the only flat areas are along the coasts
Because the coast is closer to other countries
Because the interior is too hot
What are the two main religions practiced in Japan?
Christianity and Islam
Hinduism and Buddhism
Shinto and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
What is overfishing?
Fishing at a rate slower than fish can reproduce
Fishing from a body of water at a rate faster than the fish can replenish its population naturally
Fishing only during certain seasons
Fishing using only traditional methods
Air pollution levels in Japan are ______ compared to other Asian nations.
High
Moderate
Low
Very high
Japan's population density could be described as ______.
Very low
Moderate
Low
Very high
Earthquakes in the ocean cause these long, high waves to hit the coast of Japan.
Typhoons
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
A 9.0 magnitude ______ off the coast of Japan in 2011 caused massive damage, including a major nuclear accident at the Fukushima power plant.
Typhoon
Volcano
Earthquake
Tsunami
Tropical storms that bring heavy rain and high winds are called ______.
Typhoons
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
Japan is located along this region of the Pacific plate that sees frequent earthquakes and volcanoes. Which of the following is it?
Typhoon Belt
Volcano Zone
Earthquake Alley
Ring of Fire
Japan has over 100 active ______, more than any other country in the world because of its location along the Ring of Fire.
Typhoons
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
In order to gain power and resources, Japan invaded and took over Asian countries in the Pacific. This is an example of what?
Democracy
Imperialism
Isolationism
Socialism
What event forced the United States to enter WWII on the side of the Allies?
Battle of Midway
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
D-Day Invasion
Battle of Britain
What was the date of the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
December 7th, 1941
June 6th, 1944
September 1st, 1939
August 15th, 1945
Which two Japanese cities were bombed by the US in order?
Nagasaki and Hiroshima
Tokyo and Osaka
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Kyoto and Sapporo
Why did President Truman drop the atomic bombs on Japan? (Choose one reason)
To gain territory
To end war quickly
To test new weapons
To negotiate peace
What were the three goals of the U.S. occupation of Japan from 1945-1954?
Militarization, Industrialization, Colonization
Demilitarization, Democratization, Revitalize the economy
Isolation, Neutrality, Expansion
Reconstruction, Reparation, Retaliation
Place the following events in time order #1 being the earliest and #6 the most recent: Japan surrenders, Douglas MacArthur is given the job as commander, Japan opens trade, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, U.S. enters WWII, U.S. drops atomic bombs.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2
1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 2
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 5
Who was the SCAP- Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers who helped rebuild Japan and supervised the occupation of Japan?
Harry Truman
Commodore Matthew Perry
Douglas MacArthur
Hirohito
Which U.S. President made the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Who sailed to Japan in 1853 and persuaded the Japanese to open their ports for trade with the United States?
Douglas MacArthur
Commodore Matthew Perry
Hirohito
Harry Truman
What was Japan's government considered before WWII?
Constitutional monarchy
Absolute monarchy
Parliamentary democracy
Republic
What is Japan's present government considered?
Absolute monarchy
Republic
Parliamentary democracy
Military dictatorship
What is the role of the emperor in Japan's government today?
Head of government
Head of state with limited power by the constitution
Supreme military leader
Prime Minister
What is Japan's parliament called?
Congress
Senate
Diet
Assembly
Who elects the members of Japan's parliament?
The Prime Minister
The Emperor
Citizens
Military officials
Who is Japan's head of government?
The Emperor
The Prime Minister
The President
The Chancellor
According to the continuum, Japan would be a ___ economy, leaning towards ___.
mixed, market
command, market
market, command
mixed, command
In Japan, there is ___ government control over the economy than in China.
less
more
equal
no
Japan's economy is one of the world’s most productive based on their GDP, or ___.
the total value of all goods and services sold in the country in a year
the number of people employed in the industry
the amount of exports compared to imports
the number of industries present in the country
The Japanese government sets tariffs, ___.
or taxes on imported goods that might compete with products made in Japan
to increase the cost of domestic products
to reduce the number of exports
to encourage foreign investment
Japan has very little farmland and natural resources; for that reason, ___.
they must import many food items and all of their fuel
they export most of their agricultural products
they rely heavily on domestic production
they have a surplus of natural resources
Japan's population is among the most highly educated in the world, ___.
which indicates investments in human capital
leading to a lower literacy rate
resulting in a decrease in technological advancements
causing a decline in industrial output
Japan spends little money on maintaining a military due to the restrictions in their constitution, ___.
so they are able to invest more into capital goods for industry and technology
which leads to a higher military expenditure
resulting in a decrease in technological advancements
causing a decline in industrial output
Japan's literacy rate is a consistent 99%, with most people completing high school and college; this leads ___.
to a higher standard of living for Japanese citizens
to a decrease in technological advancements
to a decline in industrial output
to a lower standard of living for Japanese citizens
A large part of Japan’s GDP comes from industry. They are a world leader in the production of ___.
vehicles and electronic equipment, which means they specialize in these areas
agricultural products, which means they specialize in farming
textiles and clothing, which means they specialize in fashion
food and beverages, which means they specialize in culinary arts
