Japan History Quiz 27

Questions

1. The Tiara Family dominated which period of Japanese history?

   1. Kamakura
   2. Todaji
   3. Nara
   4. Edo

2. Whom was the first empress to rule over Japan?

   1. Empress Jito
   2. Empress Jingu
   3. Empress Kogyoku
   4. Empress Saimei

3. Who did Shinzo Abe defeated in a 2012 run off to be elected as LDP leader?

   1. Digeru Musihba
   2. Migeru Lishiba
   3. Shigeru Ishiba
   4. Monero Lushida

4. Which of these served as Prime Minister of Japan BEFORE the others?

   1. Tsutomu Hata
   2. Kiichi Miyazawa
   3. Sosuke Uno
   4. Toshiki Kaifu

5. Which of these books is claimed to have invented "the novel"?

   1. The Tale of Benji
   2. The Tale of Genji
   3. The Tale of Menjo
   4. The Tale of lenji

6. Which of the following is the second oldest book of classical Japanese history?

   1. Nihongi
   2. Kojiki
   3. Imakagami
   4. Oninki

7. Which Emperor initiated what became the Tahio code?

   1. Mommu
   2. Sommu
   3. Dommu
   4. Lommu

8. When was the Meji Resrotration?

   1. 1568
   2. 1668
   3. 1868
   4. 1768

9. When did the US finally agree to close the Futenma Air Station?

   1. 1988
   2. 1992
   3. 1983
   4. 1996

10. When did Emperor Hirohito pass away?

    1. 1994
    2. 1989
    3. 1981
    4. 1998

11. What is the name of the national anthem of Japan?

    1. Kimigayo
    2. Limiyago
    3. Dimiyago
    4. Simiyago

12. Dogū were made during which period?

    1. Asuka
    2. Heian
    3. Jomon
    4. Yayoi

13. The Kofun period is named after what?

    1. Animals
    2. Burial Mounds
    3. Houses
    4. Weapons

14. The entire cabinet stayed away from which shrine in 2007 to mark the 62nd anniversary of Japans World War 2 surrender?

    1. Masukuni
    2. Lasukuni
    3. Yasukuni
    4. Tasukuni

15. Shinzo Abe took office as Prime Minister in which year?

    1. 2009
    2. 2012
    3. 2010
    4. 2005

16. Kenshi Hirokane created which famous character in 1983?

    1. Mr Shima
    2. Mr Pima
    3. Mr Lima
    4. Mr Dima

17. In what year was the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty signed?

    1. 1952
    2. 1918
    3. 1956
    4. 1905

18. In what year did the DPJ win parliamentary elections ending 50 years of Liberal rule?

    1. 2012
    2. 2009
    3. 2007
    4. 2005

19. In the Edo period how was a domain known?

    1. Dan
    2. Man
    3. Han
    4. Lan

20. How many votes per person are cast for the House of Councillors?

    1. One
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. Five

21. For how many years did Takeo Miki serve as Prime Minister?

    1. Four
    2. Three
    3. Six
    4. Two