8 A.1 Exploring the Land of the Rising Sun

What is the largest ocean in the world?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What body of water lies between Japan and the Asian continent?

• Philippine Sea

• Sea of Japan

• East China Sea

• South China Sea

How many main islands make up the Japanese archipelago?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which clan became the strongest in Japan during the feudal period?

• Tokugawa

• Minamoto

• Taira

• Ashikaga

What did Japan adopt from China that has influenced its culture?

• Currency

• Writing system

• Religion

• All of the above

What is the traditional religion of Japan that focuses on nature and ancestor worship?

• Buddhism

• Shinto

• Confucianism

• Taoism

Which Japanese city was once known as Edo?

• Osaka

• Kyoto

• Tokyo

• Sapporo

Which island of Japan is the largest and most populous?

• Hokkaido

• Honshu

• Kyushu

• Shikoku

What is the term for the Japanese art of paper folding?

• Ikebana

• Origami

• Sumi-e

• Kintsugi