Japanese Culture Quiz 1

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Was Prince Takeru real?

We don’t know

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Who was Umako?

Head of the Soga family, killed his nephew for power

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Who was Shotoku Taishi?

He was a writer and theorist that introduced Buddhism to Japan; originated the phrase “land of the rising sun”

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What book mentions Japan for the first time?

The Kansho (Book of Han)

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What does Genmei order to be made?

The Kojiki: myths, legends and “false history” for Japan; praises the Yamato family

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What is the cultural book that was made for Japan (more like a magazine)?

The Fudoki

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Who does Genmei pass her power down to?

Genshō, her daughter

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In what era does Japan start booming and developing?

The Nara Period

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During what period does the capital move to Kyoto?

The Heian Period

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What is the oldest novel written?

Tale of Genji

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What roles/ purpose did samurai serve?

Police, soldiers, warriors

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When did the Fujiwara clan fall?

The end of the Heian Period

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What clan rose to power during Feudal Japan (kamakura era)?

Houjo clan

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What is the symbol of the Houjo clan?


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Who was (unofficially) the only woman shogun?

Masako

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Where did Japanese people get banished to?

Oki islands

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Which emperor tried to seize all of the power (like palpatine)?

Emperor Go Daigo Gamble

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What is the position similar to the hand of the king called in Japan?

Daimyo

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What is the warring areas period called?

Sengoku Period

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Who united all of Japan?

Oda Nobunaga

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What was the Honno Ji Incident?

Akechi kills Oda

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Who avenges Oda?

Toyotomi

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What was the Sakoku-rei?

Banned Japanese people from leaving and trade was restricted

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When was the fall of the Tokugawa clan?

Late 1700s (decline in farming + famine)

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