Japan Test

Front

What is the capital city of Japan?

Back

Tokyo

Front

Japan is an ________________________, which is a group of islands.

Back

archipelago

Front

A shrine built to blend into its natural surroundings would be associated with what religion?

Back

Shinto

Front

According to Shinto beliefs, all elements, including the sun, trees, rocks, and animals, have a kami. Which of the following best describes a kami?

Back

nature spirit

Front

Which statement best describes Japan’s geography? A flat area of land, A narrow peninsula, A large island, A large numbers of islands

Back

A large numbers of islands

Front

What religion spread to Japan from China & India?

Back

Buddhism

Front

What do you call Japanese traditional wear?

Back

Kimono

Front

Japanese people lived on coastal plains because most of Japan has mountains that are difficult to farm, is desert, has volcanoes that erupt frequently, has rivers and lakes that often cause floods

Back

has mountains that are difficult to farm

Front

What are two geographic features of Japan?

Back

Mountains and volcanoes

Front

One of Japan’s greatest leaders. He was influential in bringing Buddhism and Chinese ideas to Japan.

Back

Prince Shotoku