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1 The Reunification Period
By the mid-16th century, central authority in Japan had been broken down for nearly 100 years. With the rise of Oda Nobunaga, and after him Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu, the country was reunified. A quiz on the three great unifiers of Japan.
Difficult
15 Q
Finduskeepus
Jan 22 09
168 plays
2 The Japanese Abductions
In the 1970s and 1980s, Japanese citizens were abducted from their homeland and while overseas. This quiz is about this international incident and the fates of those abducted.
Difficult
10 Q
albinerhawk
Apr 07 09
207 plays
3 History of Japan, 1868-Present
Completing this general history of Japan, from the end of the feudal era to the present day.
Difficult
15 Q
Finduskeepus
May 20 08
513 plays
4 History of Japan, 1615-1868
Continuing further this general history of Japan, from the end of the civil wars in 1615, to the revolution of 1868.
Difficult
15 Q
Finduskeepus
May 15 08
336 plays
5 History of Japan, 1333-1615
Continuing this general history of Japan, from the fall of one Shôgunate in 1333, to the rise of another in 1615.
Very Difficult
15 Q
Finduskeepus
May 05 08
345 plays
6 Japanese History Review
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
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Apr 05 00
2583 plays
7 The Samurai
I love the Samurai. I hope this quiz will aid in learning about the culture and traditions of these warriors.
Average
10 Q
Bdawg89
Jul 18 08
693 plays
8 The Bakumatsu Period
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
15 Q
Finduskeepus
Feb 25 08
270 plays
9 Famous Japanese Samurai
All questions included in this quiz relate to famous Japanese samurai from the Heian (Fujisawa) period through the modern era.
Tough
10 Q
fleecyewe
Feb 16 03
1032 plays
10 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
5 Q
thejazzkickazz
Sep 07 00
1011 plays
11 History of Japan to 1333
A general history of Japan, from prehistoric times until the momentous year of 1333.
Very Difficult
15 Q
Finduskeepus
Apr 25 08
219 plays
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Last Updated Nov 21 09 5:56 AM

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?


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