World History I Final Practice

What is the major religion of Japan?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Shintoism

• Christianity

What is a Geisha?

• A Geisha is a Japanese priestess.

• A Geisha is a Japanese entertainer.

• A Geisha is a type of martial art.
• A Geisha is a type of flower.

What is an Oiran?

• A traditional Japanese dance
• A high-class Japanese courtesan.

• A form of Japanese martial arts
• A type of Japanese tea ceremony

Describe sumo wrestling and its importance in Japanese culture.

Answer explanation

Sumo is a Japanese style of wrestling and Japan's national sport. its purpose was to entertain the gods. They throw salt in order to purify the ring.

What is Yokozuna?

• A Japanese word for rice ball.

• Highest rank in sumo wrestling
• The most religious dance in India

• A famous mountain in Japan

What does Kamikaze mean?

• Sacred breeze
• Heavenly storm
• Spiritual hurricane
• Divine wind

What country tried to invade Japan but failed? What does the Japanese word for the country that tried to invade them mean?

Answer explanation

China tried to invade Japan. This word means 'land of the setting sun'. Japan means 'land of the rising sun'.

List the four roles in feudal Japan.

• Bushido

• Peasant

• Shogun

• Samurai

• Daimyo

How many times a day are Muslims supposed to pray?

• 8
• 3
• 6
• 5

What are you supposed to do before you pray?

• Read a book
• Wash your feet

• Perform Sabbath

• Preform Wudu