[History Quiz] General History Questions You Should Know
History has so many fascinating highlights, doesn’t it?
We often encounter it through stage productions and anime, and the more you learn, the deeper it gets—no matter how much you dig, you never reach the end.
From ancient times to the Heian and Sengoku periods, and into the modern era, history spans a wide range.
Here, we’ve put together a collection of general, history-related content in quiz format.
TV quiz shows have grown popular in recent years, and this article presents a multiple-choice quiz you can quickly browse through to review.
Much of it covers material like what you learned in school, so whether you’re a quiz fan or looking for a study companion, give it a try!
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History Quiz: General History Questions You Should Know (11–20)
When did the Taika Reform take place?
- the year 645
- 710 AD
- the year 794
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the year 645
The Taika Reform was the event in which Prince Naka no Ōe and Nakatomi no Kamatari overthrew the Soga clan, which had been growing in power at the time. As a result, they once again aimed to establish a government centered on the imperial family.
What is the name of the samurai who assassinated Oda Nobunaga?
- Saitō Dōsan
- Yukimura Sanada
- Akechi Mitsuhide
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Akechi Mitsuhide
The man who slew his lord Oda Nobunaga in the Incident at Honnō-ji. Because the period before he was defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi was short, he is also known as having a “three-day rule.”
Which author from Iwate Prefecture is famous for Night on the Galactic Railroad and Gauche the Cellist?
- Osamu Dazai
- Kenji Miyazawa
- Ogai Mori
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Kenji Miyazawa
Kenji Miyazawa is known as a poet and children's story author, but he also had roles as a teacher and an agricultural instructor. In addition to works for children, he is well regarded for pieces that evoke fear by depicting human folly.
What is the name of the nationwide survey of land and people carried out by Toyotomi Hideyoshi?
- free markets and open guilds
- Taikō land survey
- alternate attendance system
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Taikō land survey
The primary purpose of implementing the Taikō land surveys was to obtain information on land area and production across Japan and to establish standards for allocating the annual taxes collected from peasants.
Which of the following travelogues was written by Marco Polo?
- The Travels of Marco Polo
- Northern Travelogue
- Record of Southern Observations
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The Travels of Marco Polo
A travelogue that compiles what Marco Polo saw and heard in Asian countries. This work is also known for introducing Japan to Europe as the “Golden Country of Zipangu.”