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[For Seniors] Introducing trivia quizzes about Toyotomi Hideyoshi!
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the maverick of the Sengoku period known to all.
His life, rising from the son of a farmer in Owari Province to ruler of the realm, is a drama in itself.
However, the image of him presented in textbooks and historical novels is only one facet.
In fact, Hideyoshi had many little-known sides and surprising anecdotes.
In this article, we’ll shine a light on those lesser-known aspects of Hideyoshi and rediscover his appeal.
We’ve prepared quizzes ranging from easy to difficult.
Let’s enjoy learning about Hideyoshi’s unexpected sides through a quiz format!
[For Seniors] Introducing Trivia Quiz about Toyotomi Hideyoshi! (1–10)
Which of the following World Heritage Sites is dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi?
- Shimogamo Shrine
- Tōdai-ji (Todai-ji Temple)
- Nikkō Tōshō-gū
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Nikkō Tōshōgū is a Shinto shrine founded in 1617 to enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate. Today, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Minamoto no Yoritomo are also enshrined there.
In 1561, Hideyoshi got married. Which of the following was the name of his spouse?
- Hey, hey
- seven
- tete
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Hey, hey
Nene and Hideyoshi were married in 1561 (Eiroku 4). At the time, Hideyoshi was 23 and Nene was 19. It is said that Hideyoshi, then a retainer of Nobunaga, met Nene while he was coming and going at the Asano household.
What is the name of the battle in which Akechi Mitsuhide’s forces, who had slain Oda Nobunaga, clashed with Hideyoshi’s army that had returned from Bitchū (Okayama) to Kyoto?
- Battle in the Imperial Court
- Battle of Yamazaki
- Battle on land routes
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Battle of Yamazaki
The Battle of Yamazaki was fought on June 13, 1582 (Tenshō 10), between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide in the town of Ōyamazaki, Otokuni District, Kyoto Prefecture (present-day Nagaokakyō City).
What was the name of the land survey conducted by Toyotomi Hideyoshi for taxation?
- Taikō land survey
- Tenpō Land Survey
- Land Tax Reform
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Taikō land survey
The Taikō land survey was a nationwide land investigation carried out by Toyotomi Hideyoshi from 1582 (Tenshō 10) to 1595 (Bunroku 4).
For what purpose did the sword hunt confiscate weapons from peasants?
- gun
- Great Buddha
- farm tools
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Great Buddha
Reasons such as making nails and clamps for constructing the Great Buddha are often cited, but in reality, it is believed that there were also significant political motives: preventing peasant uprisings and solidifying the unification of the realm.
In which prefecture is the Takamatsu Castle that Hideyoshi besieged by flooding, known as the ‘Siege of Takamatsu’?
- Nagano Prefecture
- Kochi Prefecture
- Okayama Prefecture
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Okayama Prefecture
The Siege by Flood of Takamatsu Castle was a battle in 1582 (Tenshō 10) in which Toyotomi Hideyoshi captured Bitchū Takamatsu Castle (in present-day Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture).
Which of the following is Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s birthday?
- March 16
- March 17
- March 18
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March 17
Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s birth is said to have been on March 17, 1537 (Tenbun 6, 2nd month, 6th day). However, no definitive records remain regarding his parents or birthplace, and the details of his origins remain shrouded in mystery.