1. What was the name of the first emperor of Japan who according to legend was descended from the sun goddess?

Answer: Jimmu


2. What are the two major religions of Japan?

Answer: Shinto and Buddhism


3. Name the novel that Murasaki Shikibu wrote in the early 11th century.

Answer: Tale of Genji


4. This title means 'leading general' and was given to the dictator of Japan.

Answer: shogun


5. Name the individual who founded a Shogunate that ruled from 1603-1868.

Answer: Ieyasu Tokugawa



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