Japan Unit Review

Which term describes the geography of Japan?

• archipelago

• isthmus

• peninsula

• tundra

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies Japan?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies the Pacific Ocean?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies the Sea of Japan?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies the Korean Peninsula?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What effect has geography had on the islands of Japan?

• Trade was limited between the island because of the lack of ports.

• Japan has been invaded by many countries during it is history.

• The mountains limited the area available for farming.

• Water is scare on the island making it hard to grow crops.

This is a religious shrine in Japan. What religion is most closely associated to shrines like this?

• Buddhism

• Catholicism

• Hinduism

• Shintoism

What two religions had the greatest impact on Japanese culture?

• Buddhism and Shintoism

• Christianity and Judaism

• Buddhism and Judaism

• Christianity and Shintoism

What is one characteristic of Shintoism?

• It has one singular god.

• It was created by Siddhartha Gautama.

• It has no sacred texts.

• It was created in Europe.

Which is a basic concept of Shintoism?

• Shintoism stresses the importance of nature spirits called kami.

• Shintoism honors Buddha as a god.

• Shintoism stresses the importance of honoring ancestors and preparing for the afterlife.

• Shintoism follows a strict interpretation of the Bible.