Sengoku Jidai Trivia
From rice cake-thieving unifiers to one-eyed dragons, prove you have the strategic genius to survive the bloodiest century in Japanese history without losing your head.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Known for his innovative military tactics and ruthless campaigns, which warlord is regarded as the first of Japan's three great unifiers during the Sengoku period?
Oda Nobunaga
Influenced by a similar era in Chinese history, the Sengoku Jidai is most commonly referred to in English by what name?
Warring States Period
Which decisive 1600 battle saw the Eastern Army defeat the Western Army, allowing Tokugawa Ieyasu to eventually unify Japan as shogun?
Battle of Sekigahara
Despite eventually becoming a "Great Unifier" of Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi famously lacked samurai lineage and rose from what humble social class?
Peasant
What curved, single-edged blade emerged as the primary weapon of the samurai during this era, symbolizing their honor and very soul?
Katana