Japan History Quiz #5

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  1. A small island located in Ise Bay was named after which inventor?
    1. Mikimoto Kokichi
    2. Fujio Masuoka
    3. Momofuku Ando
    4. Shintaro Uda
  2. Emperor Kosho was the son of which emperor?
    1. Emperor Itoku
    2. Emperor Koan
    3. Emperor Kosho
    4. Emperor Suizei
  3. How many Articles are there in Chapter II of the Constitution of Japan?
    1. Four
    2. 31
    3. Three
    4. One
  4. in 1993 the Liberal rule in Japan ended after how many years?
    1. 48
    2. 38
    3. 58
    4. 68
  5. In what year did Emperor Kosho assume the throne?
    1. 549 B.
    2. 393 B.
    3. 481 B.
    4. 475 B.
  6. In what year was Emperor Jimmu enthroned?
    1. 581 B.
    2. 660 B.
    3. 549 B.
    4. 510 B.
  7. In which year were policies passed to end the Empire of Japan?
    1. 1967
    2. 1957
    3. 1947
    4. 1977
  8. On which islands is the Hachijo dialect spoken?
    1. Lizu
    2. Izu
    3. Mizu
    4. Fizu
  9. The Asuka period resulted in the name of Japan being changed to what?
    1. Nihon
    2. Bihon
    3. Sihon
    4. Lihon
  10. The goddess, Amaterasu, represents which of the following?
    1. Sun
    2. Water
    3. Moon
    4. Earth
  11. The Playstation was developed during which decade?
    1. 1990s
    2. 1960s
    3. 1970s
    4. 1980s
  12. Umami was an invention of whom?
    1. Momofuku Ando
    2. Kazuo Hashimoto
    3. Hanaoka Seishu
    4. Kikuane Ikeda
  13. What was illegal under the Sakoku policy?
    1. Shinto
    2. Leaving Japan
    3. Speaking Ainu
    4. Carrying a sword
  14. When did Shinzo Abe become the youngest man to lead Japan as PM?
    1. 2008
    2. 2009
    3. 2012
    4. 2006
  15. When was the CMI established?
    1. 2004
    2. 2002
    3. 2010
    4. 2000
  16. Where was the Youaguni Monument discovered?
    1. Tokyo
    2. Hiroshima
    3. Okinawa
    4. Kobe
  17. Which Masamune sword is on display in the Tokugawa Art Museum?
    1. Honjo Masamune
    2. Fudo Masamune
    3. Kotegiri Masamune
    4. Hocho Masamune
  18. Which of the following was Emperor Jimmu's personal name?
    1. Anaho no Mikoto
    2. Kan'yamato Iwarebiko
    3. Korehito
    4. Wara Tarasihiko
  19. Which of these served as Prime Minister of Japan BEFORE the others?
    1. Koki Hirota
    2. Fummimaro Konoe
    3. Senjuro Hayashi
    4. Kiichiro Hiranuma
  20. Which Us President signed the Civil Liberties Act with the Japanese?
    1. Regan
    2. Clinton
    3. Carter
    4. Bush
  21. Who is the widow of Takamasa Ikeda?
    1. Princess Lori
    2. Princess Fori
    3. Princess Yori
    4. Proncess Sori

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Interactive Quiz

  1. A small island located in Ise Bay was named after which inventor?
    Mikimoto Kokichi
  2. Emperor Kosho was the son of which emperor?
    Emperor Itoku
  3. How many Articles are there in Chapter II of the Constitution of Japan?
    One
  4. in 1993 the Liberal rule in Japan ended after how many years?
    38
  5. In what year did Emperor Kosho assume the throne?
    475 B.
  6. In what year was Emperor Jimmu enthroned?
    660 B.
  7. In which year were policies passed to end the Empire of Japan?
    1947
  8. On which islands is the Hachijo dialect spoken?
    Izu
  9. The Asuka period resulted in the name of Japan being changed to what?
    Nihon
  10. The goddess, Amaterasu, represents which of the following?
    Sun
  11. The Playstation was developed during which decade?
    1990s
  12. Umami was an invention of whom?
    Kikuane Ikeda
  13. What was illegal under the Sakoku policy?
    Leaving Japan
  14. When did Shinzo Abe become the youngest man to lead Japan as PM?
    2006
  15. When was the CMI established?
    2000
  16. Where was the Youaguni Monument discovered?
    Okinawa
  17. Which Masamune sword is on display in the Tokugawa Art Museum?
    Hocho Masamune
  18. Which of the following was Emperor Jimmu's personal name?
    Kan'yamato Iwarebiko
  19. Which of these served as Prime Minister of Japan BEFORE the others?
    Koki Hirota
  20. Which Us President signed the Civil Liberties Act with the Japanese?
    Regan
  21. Who is the widow of Takamasa Ikeda?
    Princess Yori
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