Countries of the World Quiz - Japan
See how much you know about the Land of the Rising Sun
Quiz created by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
1. What is Kimi ga Yo?
(#) the Japanese national anthem
(#) the Japanese official motto
(#) the largest company in Japan
(#) the name of the Japanese Imperial family
2. Which of these is not one of Japan's 4 main islands?
(#) Kyushu
(#) Honshu
(#) Hokkaido
(#) Okinawa
3. What is the current population (July 2008 est.) of Japan?
(#) 130,302,301
(#) 127,288,419
(#) 125,439,215
(#) 126,433,494
4. What political party does the current Prime Minister of Japan belong to?
(#) Liberal Democratic Party
(#) Social Democratic Party
(#) Komeito
(#) Democratic Party of Japan
5. What is traditionally considered as Japan's national sport?
(#) sumo
(#) baseball
(#) judo
(#) karate
6. What was the name of the American officer who forced the opening of Japan to the outside world in 1854?
(#) Commodore Matthew Perry
(#) Commodore George Washington Rodgers
(#) Admiral David Farragut
(#) Admiral George Dewey
7. What two houses make up Japan's National Diet?
(#) House of Commons and House of Lords
(#) House of Representatives and House of Councillors
(#) House of Representatives and the Senate
(#) House of Commons and the Senate
8. What is(are) the primary religion(s) in Japan?
(#) Taoism and Confucianism
(#) Shinto and Buddhism
(#) Christianity
(#) Hinduism
9. What was the name of the feudal regime that ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868?
(#) Tokugawa shogunate
(#) Meiji Restoration
(#) Ashikaga shogunate
(#) the Daimyo
10. When is National Foundation Day, a national holiday in Japan, celebrated?
(#) February 11
(#) May 3
(#) November 29
(#) April 28
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