Japanese History Quiz

Who was the first emperor of Japan?

• Emperor Jimmu

• Emperor Hirohito

• Emperor Akihito

• Emperor Meiji

Which period in Japanese history is known for its samurai warriors?

• feudal period

• Tokugawa period

• Meiji period

• Edo period

What is the name of the Japanese imperial family?

• Meiji dynasty

• Shinsengumi

• Yamato dynasty

• Tokugawa shogunate

Which kingdom was the dominant power in Japan during the 7th and 8th centuries?

• Heian Kingdom

• Edo Kingdom

• Tokugawa Shogunate

• Yamato Kingdom

Who was the last emperor of Japan to have actual political power?

• Emperor Naruhito

• Emperor Meiji

• Emperor Hirohito

• Emperor Akihito

Which event marked the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

• Battle of Sekigahara

• Signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate

What is the name of the capital city of Japan during the Heian period?

• Tokyo

• Osaka

• Hiroshima

• Kyoto

Who was the first shogun of Japan?

• Minamoto no Yoritomo

• Oda Nobunaga

• Tokugawa Ieyasu

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Which emperor is considered to be the founder of the Japanese nation?

• Emperor Akihito

• Emperor Meiji

• Emperor Jimmu

• Emperor Hirohito

Which kingdom was the first to unify Japan?

• Edo Kingdom

• Heian Kingdom

• Tokugawa Shogunate

• Yamato Kingdom