Japan History Quiz #3

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  1. A Japanese boat was fired upon in 2000 just off Kurile Island by which nation?
    1. Japan
    2. North Korea
    3. South Korea
    4. China
  2. Emperor Kogen was the son of which emperor?
    1. Emperor Jimmu
    2. Emperor Korei
    3. Emperor Kogen
    4. Emperor Koan
  3. How long did Empress Suiko rule Japan?
    1. 35 years
    2. 100 years
    3. 75 years
    4. 85 years
  4. In 1992 Emperor Akihito became the first Emperor to visit which nation?
    1. North Korea
    2. China
    3. India
    4. South Korea
  5. In what year did Emperor Korei assume the throne?
    1. 215 B.
    2. 393 B.
    3. 291 B.
    4. 290 B.
  6. In what year did Toshio Tamogami write the article on World War War 2 that cost him his job as General?
    1. 2001
    2. 2005
    3. 2008
    4. 2014
  7. In which period was the Kojiki-den produced?
    1. Edo Period
    2. Asuka Period
    3. Meiji Period
    4. Nara Period
  8. Noh Theatre began to thrive during which dynasty?
    1. Todaji
    2. Kamakura
    3. Edo
    4. Muormachi
  9. The Articles in Chapter III of the Constitution of Japan covers which topic?
    1. The Emperor
    2. The Diet
    3. Renunciation of war
    4. Rights and duties of the people
  10. The god, Susanoo, represents which of the following?
    1. Stars
    2. Sea and Storms
    3. Sun
    4. Moon
  11. The Order of the Sacred Treasure award is currently divided into how many classes?
    1. Five
    2. Nine
    3. Eight
    4. Six
  12. Toshio Tamogami caused controversy in 2008 when he attempted to justifies Japans role in what?
    1. Hiroshima
    2. World War 2
    3. Vietnam War
    4. Falklands War
  13. What type of Battle was the Battle of Tsushima?
    1. Trench Warfare
    2. Tank
    3. Naval
    4. Horseback
  14. When did Prime Minister Hatoyama quit?
    1. 2010
    2. 2011
    3. 2009
    4. 2005
  15. When was the Berlin pact signed?
    1. 1940
    2. 1970
    3. 1960
    4. 1950
  16. Where is Daisen-Kofun located?
    1. Nara
    2. Sennan-gun, Osaka
    3. Hirakata City, Osaka
    4. Sakai, Osaka
  17. Which magazine introduced Sudoku to Japan in 1984?
    1. <i>Japan Echo</i>
    2. <i>Tokyo Journal</i>
    3. <i>Monthly Nikolist</i>
    4. <i>JapanZine</i>
  18. Which of the following swords represented the shogunate during the Edo period?
    1. Durandal
    2. Muramasa
    3. Honjo Masamune
    4. Amanomurakumo
  19. Which of these served as Prime Minister of Japan BEFORE the others?
    1. Senjuro Hayashi
    2. Kesiuke Okada
    3. Koki Hirota
    4. Saito Makoto
  20. Which uprising occupied in 1651?
    1. Keian
    2. Beian
    3. Meian
    4. Deian
  21. Who is the current CEO of Honda?
    1. Soichiro Honda
    2. Takahiro Hachigo
    3. Takanobu Ito
    4. Tadashi Kume

Questions & Answers

Interactive Quiz

  1. A Japanese boat was fired upon in 2000 just off Kurile Island by which nation?
    Japan
  2. Emperor Kogen was the son of which emperor?
    Emperor Korei
  3. How long did Empress Suiko rule Japan?
    35 years
  4. In 1992 Emperor Akihito became the first Emperor to visit which nation?
    China
  5. In what year did Emperor Korei assume the throne?
    290 B.
  6. In what year did Toshio Tamogami write the article on World War War 2 that cost him his job as General?
    2008
  7. In which period was the Kojiki-den produced?
    Edo Period
  8. Noh Theatre began to thrive during which dynasty?
    Muormachi
  9. The Articles in Chapter III of the Constitution of Japan covers which topic?
    Rights and duties of the people
  10. The god, Susanoo, represents which of the following?
    Sea and Storms
  11. The Order of the Sacred Treasure award is currently divided into how many classes?
    Six
  12. Toshio Tamogami caused controversy in 2008 when he attempted to justifies Japans role in what?
    World War 2
  13. What type of Battle was the Battle of Tsushima?
    Naval
  14. When did Prime Minister Hatoyama quit?
    2010
  15. When was the Berlin pact signed?
    1940
  16. Where is Daisen-Kofun located?
    Sakai, Osaka
  17. Which magazine introduced Sudoku to Japan in 1984?
    <i>Monthly Nikolist</i>
  18. Which of the following swords represented the shogunate during the Edo period?
    Honjo Masamune
  19. Which of these served as Prime Minister of Japan BEFORE the others?
    Saito Makoto
  20. Which uprising occupied in 1651?
    Keian
  21. Who is the current CEO of Honda?
    Takahiro Hachigo
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