Japan History Quiz #21
Japan History Quiz #21
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Chuhachi Ninomiya was best known for his inventions relating to what craft?
- Helicopter
- Planes
- Cars
- Motrobikes
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For how many years did Emperor Kosho rule?
- ~90
- ~38
- ~75
- ~82
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How many of Japan's emperors are considered legendary?
- 15
- 14
- 22
- 11
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In Japanese mythology, who was cast as Muramasa's rival swordsmith?
- Kunishige
- Masamune
- Kanemitsu
- Chogi
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In what year did Japan win its first Olympic medal?
- 1968
- 1928
- 1964
- 1920
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In what year was the Hokkaido Ainu Association established?
- 1946
- 1970
- 1950
- 1948
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Katsumi Tamakoshi won which of the following world records in 2014?
- Fastest runner in high heels
- Fastest 100m runner on all fours
- Fastest 100m moonwalk
- World's fastest man
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Seikanron involved Japanese plans to invade where?
- France
- USA
- China
- Korea
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The currency of the Tokugawa shogunate was which of the following?
- Yen
- Ryo
- Peso
- Won
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The jewel, Yasakani, is commonly associated with which virtue?
- Power
- Wisdom
- Courage
- Benevolence
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The stable period known as the Edo period ended roughly in which year?
- 1868
- 1778
- 1233
- 1664
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What is the largest of the Izu islands?
- Oshima
- Doshima
- Moshima
- Poshima
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What was the personal name of Emperor Taisho?
- Hirohito
- Mauro
- Yoshihito
- Asuka
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When did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbour?
- 1951
- 1971
- 1941
- 1961
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When was the infamous Siege of Kamakura?
- 1111
- 1333
- 999
- 1222
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Which cooking appliance was invented by Mitsubishi in the late 1940s?
- Gas range
- Electric rice cooker
- Oven range
- Electric water pot
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Which of the following is one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan?
- Honjo Masamune
- Muramasa
- Excalibur
- Kusanagi no Tsurugi
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Which of the following was the tenth emperor of Japan?
- Emperor Meiji
- Emperor Sujin
- Emperor Annei
- Emperor Suizei
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Which of these served as Prime Minister of Japan BEFORE the others?
- Kakuei Tanaka
- Takeo Fukuda
- Eisaku Sato
- Takeo Miki
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Who created the first cultured pearl?
- Mikimoto Kokichi
- Akiko Kawarai
- Kimiko Kasai
- Yasuki Hiramatsu
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Who was victories at the famous Battle of Sekighara?
- Feyasu
- Meyasu
- Ieyasu
- Leyasu
Questions & Answers
Interactive Quiz
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Chuhachi Ninomiya was best known for his inventions relating to what craft?Planes
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For how many years did Emperor Kosho rule?~82
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How many of Japan's emperors are considered legendary?15
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In Japanese mythology, who was cast as Muramasa's rival swordsmith?Masamune
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In what year did Japan win its first Olympic medal?1920
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In what year was the Hokkaido Ainu Association established?1946
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Katsumi Tamakoshi won which of the following world records in 2014?Fastest 100m runner on all fours
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Seikanron involved Japanese plans to invade where?Korea
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The currency of the Tokugawa shogunate was which of the following?Ryo
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The jewel, Yasakani, is commonly associated with which virtue?Benevolence
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The stable period known as the Edo period ended roughly in which year?1868
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What is the largest of the Izu islands?Oshima
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What was the personal name of Emperor Taisho?Yoshihito
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When did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbour?1941
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When was the infamous Siege of Kamakura?1333
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Which cooking appliance was invented by Mitsubishi in the late 1940s?Electric rice cooker
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Which of the following is one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan?Kusanagi no Tsurugi
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Which of the following was the tenth emperor of Japan?Emperor Sujin
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Which of these served as Prime Minister of Japan BEFORE the others?Eisaku Sato
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Who created the first cultured pearl?Mikimoto Kokichi
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Who was victories at the famous Battle of Sekighara?Ieyasu
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