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Facts about Japan Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Japan? This quiz will test your knowledge and ask you questions on the main features and facts of Japan.

A multiple-choice quiz by titanicfilm. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
titanicfilm

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
209,420

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which ocean is Japan set in? Hint

Indian Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which continent is Japan part of? Hint

Africa

Asia

Europe

North America

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Question 3 of 10

3. Japan has many volcanoes but hardly any earthquakes.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Japan was hit by some atomic bombs in what year? Hint

1946

1945

1944

1947

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Question 5 of 10

5. How much of Japan can be lived on or farmed? Hint

24%

38.5%

17%

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Question 6 of 10

6. For what is Japan famous for producing? Hint

Fossil fuels

All of these

Food

Electronics

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sony, Mitsubishi and Panasonic are all Japanese companies.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Japan has two main religions. These are _______ and _______. Hint

Shinto, Hinduism

Shinto, Buddhism

Hinduism, Buddhism

Christianity, Judaism

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Question 9 of 10

9. Japan is made up of ___ main islands. Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Most people in Japan live in ______. Hint

Beach huts

Caravans (trailers)

Mansions or castles

Small flats (apartments)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which ocean is Japan set in?

Answer: Pacific Ocean

Japan is a mountainous set of islands off the coast of China. The islands are in the Pacific Ocean.

2. Which continent is Japan part of?

Answer: Asia

India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are also all part of Asia.

3. Japan has many volcanoes but hardly any earthquakes.

Answer: False

Japan has a lot of volcanoes and earthquakes. Some of these earthquakes cause tsunamis (tidal waves made by earthquakes under the sea).

4. Japan was hit by some atomic bombs in what year?

Answer: 1945

This attack obliterated Hiroshima and Nagasaki, two Japanese cities. The bomb that hit Hiroshima ended the Second World War.

5. How much of Japan can be lived on or farmed?

Answer: 17%

Not much of Japan can be lived on because it is so mountainous.

6. For what is Japan famous for producing?

Answer: Electronics

Japan is world famous for producing and exporting electronics and cars. It has hardly any natural resources.

7. Sony, Mitsubishi and Panasonic are all Japanese companies.

Answer: True

Japan is one of the richest countries in the world. The GDP (gross domestic product) is nearly double that of the United Kingdom.

8. Japan has two main religions. These are _______ and _______.

Answer: Shinto, Buddhism

Some people practise both Shinto and Buddhism and use one for weddings and the other for funerals.

9. Japan is made up of ___ main islands.

Answer: 4

The four main islands are:
1) Honshu
2) Hokkaido
3) Kyushu
4) Shikoku

10. Most people in Japan live in ______.

Answer: Small flats (apartments)

Many people live in small flats because Japan is overcrowded and so there is a lack of space.

Source: Author titanicfilm

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