All About Japan
11 Questions
| Attempts: 423
Take this quiz learn more about Japan.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is a chain of many islands called?
- A.
Peninsula
- B.
Continent
- C.
Archipelago
- D.
Isthmus
Correct Answer
C. Archipelago -
- 2.
What was the capital city of the Heian Empire in Japan?
- A.
Tokyo
- B.
Kyoto
- C.
Nagasaki
- D.
Sapporo
Correct Answer
B. Kyoto -
- 3.
What did Heian noblemen wear to distinguish themselves from ordinary citizens?
- A.
White Gloves
- B.
Mustaches
- C.
Specially Colored Robes
- D.
Distinctive Hats
Correct Answer
C. Specially Colored Robes -
- 4.
What was the code of conduct for samurai warriors called?
- A.
Yozei
- B.
Feudalism
- C.
Bushido
- D.
Heian
Correct Answer
C. Bushido -
- 5.
What Japanese word means supreme military commander?
- A.
Toyotomi
- B.
Kabuki
- C.
Shogun
- D.
Daimyo
Correct Answer
C. Shogun -
- 6.
What was Tokyo formerly known as?
- A.
Hiroshima
- B.
Edo
- C.
Kyoto
- D.
Nagasaki
Correct Answer
B. Edo -
- 7.
How many syllables are in a Haiku poem?
- A.
15
- B.
13
- C.
17
- D.
21
Correct Answer
C. 17 -
- 8.
What was outlawed by the Takugawa shogunate to help Japan remain isolated?
- A.
Buddhism
- B.
Books
- C.
Christianity
- D.
Theater
Correct Answer
C. Christianity -
- 9.
What was samurai armor made of?
- A.
Bronze
- B.
Small Scales
- C.
Copper
- D.
Bamboo
Correct Answer
B. Small Scales -
- 10.
What especially interested the Japanese about the Portuguese that landed in Japan in 1543?
- A.
Their Skin Color
- B.
Their Guns
- C.
Their Ships
- D.
Their Clothing
Correct Answer
B. Their Guns -
- 11.
According to a 1649 decree, what type of clothing could Japanese peasants wear?
- A.
Wool
- B.
Linen Or Canvas
- C.
Silk
- D.
Cotton Or Hemp
Correct Answer
D. Cotton Or Hemp -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 15, 2022Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Mar 23, 2015Quiz Created by
Alfredhook3
do you know about manga and anime culture in japan? quiz
do you know about manga and anime culture in japan? quiz
Japan Travel Guide Quiz: Which Place Should You Visit First?
Japan Travel Guide Quiz: Which Place Should You Visit First?
Back to top