Social Studies Ch. 12 Quiz Review

The country of Japan is an archipelago. What is an archipelago?

• A large landmass surrounded by water
• A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
• A desert region with extreme temperatures
• A mountain range with active volcanoes

The failed Mongol invasions lead the Japanese to believe:

• that they were not favoured by the gods.

• that they needed to join Mongolia

• that their country needed more defence systems

• that their country is favoured and protected by the gods.

Answer explanation

The Mongolian Army was pushed back due to ocean waves- The Japanese called these waves 'Kamikaze'.

According to Japanese legend, who was Amaterasu?

• Japanese moon goddess
• Japanese wind god
• Japanese sun goddess
• Japanese rice deity

What does Amaterasu's coming out of the cave represent?

• The end of the world
• A celebration of darkness
• A sign of impending doom
• The return of light and life to the world

In what ways is the emperor of Japan similar to the Pope of the Catholic Church and the emperor of the Aztecs?

• They all share the same religious beliefs
• They all have inherited their positions
• They all reside in the same country
• They all hold significant religious and political power.

The position of emperor of Japan is inherited. This is similar to being the emperor of the Aztecs.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The emperor of the Aztecs was not an inherited position. The emperor was voted in by the nobles.

Having swimming pools in schools in Japan is influenced by:

• Their knowledge

• Their geography

• Their society

Answer explanation

Being surrounded by ocean in all directions is part of their geography- this influences the importance of knowing how to swim.

What is it that makes Japan geographically isolated from its nearest neighbours?

• Surrounded by mountains
• Connected by land bridges
• Located in the center of Asia
• Surrounded by water

Explain why Japanese and Chinese writing look so much alike.

• Japanese writing system, Kanji, was derived from Chinese characters.
• The similarity is purely coincidental and not based on historical connections.
• Chinese writing system, Pinyin, was derived from Japanese characters.

Which aspects of nature have affected the customs, beliefs, and values of the Japanese?

• Cherry blossoms, seasonal changes, Shintoism, Ainu beliefs

• Industry, trade, political ideologies

• Buddhism, urbanization, technological advancements
• Westernization, farming, educational systems