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1 trivia quiz  History of Japan, 1615-1868 icon
Continuing further this general history of Japan, from the end of the civil wars in 1615, to the revolution of 1868.
Difficult 15Q
135 plays
May 15 08
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2 trivia quiz  History of Japan to 1333 icon
A general history of Japan, from prehistoric times until the momentous year of 1333.
Very Difficult 15Q
102 plays
Apr 25 08
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3 trivia quiz  History of Japan, 1868-Present coolicon
Completing this general history of Japan, from the end of the feudal era to the present day.
Difficult 15Q
183 plays
May 20 08
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4 trivia quiz  History of Japan, 1333-1615 coolicon
Continuing this general history of Japan, from the fall of one Sh?gunate in 1333, to the rise of another in 1615.
Very Difficult 15Q
162 plays
May 05 08
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5 trivia quiz  Japanese History Review coolicon
This is a fairly difficult Japanese history quiz. It is designed as a challenge for experts in the history of Japan, and as a learning experience for non-experts. Please enjoy.
Tough 10Q
2280 plays
Apr 05 00
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6 trivia quiz  The Bakumatsu Period icon
This quiz deals with the period 1853-1867 when, following the arrival of American ships, the Japanese struggled over the great question of how Japan should face the future and who should lead her. It requires some familiarity with the subject.
Very Difficult 15Q
141 plays
Feb 25 08
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7 trivia quiz  Famous Japanese Samurai
All questions included in this quiz relate to famous Japanese samurai from the Heian (Fujisawa) period through the modern era.
Tough 10Q
891 plays
Feb 16 03
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8 trivia quiz  Five Japanese History Stumpers
Japanese history was filled with civil wars during the Shengoku Period, leading to the final unification with Tokugawa Ieyasu. Here are some tidbits of earlier Japanese people.
Very Difficult 5Q
915 plays
Sep 07 00
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Some sample questions from this category:

* What is the name of the earliest known culture existing on the island of Japan?
* Murasaki Shikibu wrote what may have been the world's first novel around 1000 A.D. What was its name?
* What was the name of the first Japanese emperor, who ruled around 600 B.C.?
* The official introduction of what religion to Japan was dated at 552 A.D.?
* Which of the following cities has not been a national capital in Japanese history?
* The period from 858 to 1160 A.D. is sometimes known as the late Heian. It also has a more common name, after a court family that dominated the imperial family during the period. What was this court family name?
* During the Kamakura period of Japanese history, which lasted from 1185 to 1333 A.D., what was the greatest external threat for the Japanese nation?
* Many sects of Buddhism became popular in Japan over its many year history. Which of the following was not a popular Buddhist sect at some time or other in Japan?
* People from what European country were the first to reach Japan?
* Who was defeated at the Battle of Okehazama in 1560 , which marked a pivotal point in the Sengoku period?
* The Sohei were quite common in the wars of Asia. Who were they?
* He was the first Samurai to try to unify all of Japan.
* During the time of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the low point of Christianity in Japan, this samurai was tolerant of Christians and even wanted to extend trade with the Europeans.
* He unified Japan, and made several attempts to conquer Korea several times but failed. Who was it?
* Who established the first warrior government, shogunate, in Japan?
* Who was the founder of the Tokugawa Dynasty?
* Which samurai of the Meiji period urged samurais to get rid of their swords?
* Identify the samurai who stated these words, (an excerpt from his autobiography): "I must warn you - I have come here today with every intention of cutting down anyone who stands in my way."
* In the Japanese television samurai drama, "Abarenbo Shogun", the lead character assumes the role of a samurai of low birth called Shinsan, but which Tokugawa Shogun is he actually?

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