- 1. Who succeeded his father Hirohito as Emperor of Japan?
A) Yoshihito B) Naruhito C) Masahito D) Akihito
- 2. In what year did Akihito become Emperor of Japan?
A) 1989 B) 2005 C) 1995 D) 1975
- 3. How many years did Hirohito reign as Emperor before being succeeded by Akihito?
A) 40 B) 75 C) 62 D) 50
- 4. What is the name of the era that began with Akihito's reign as Emperor?
A) Meiji B) Heisei C) Showa D) Taisho
- 5. Which of the following is a title traditionally given to the Emperor of Japan?
A) Tenno B) Samurai C) Daimyo D) Shogun
- 6. In what year was Akihito's abdication ceremony held?
A) 2005 B) 2010 C) 2020 D) 2019
- 7. Where was Akihito born?
A) Osaka B) Tokyo C) Kyoto D) Hiroshima
- 8. Akihito married Empress Michiko in which year?
A) 1959 B) 1969 C) 1989 D) 1979
- 9. Which of the following is the name of Akihito and Empress Michiko's first son?
A) Yoshihito B) Hirohito C) Naruhito D) Masahito
- 10. What is the name of the Japanese era that began with Naruhito's reign as Emperor?
A) Reiwa B) Taisho C) Showa D) Heisei
- 11. Akihito's reign is known for its focus on what theme?
A) Technological advancement B) Peace C) War D) Economic growth
- 12. Which building in Tokyo is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan?
A) Imperial Palace B) Senso-ji Temple C) Meiji Shrine D) Tokyo Tower
- 13. On what date did Akihito officially abdicate the throne?
A) December 31, 2018 B) April 30, 2019 C) January 1, 2019 D) July 1, 2019
- 14. Which island in Japan was the site of Akihito and Michiko's first official joint visit?
A) Hokkaido B) Honshu C) Kyushu D) Shikoku
- 15. How was Akihito related to Hirohito?
A) Brother B) Cousin C) Grandson D) Son
- 16. Akihito was the ____ Emperor of Japan.
A) 150th B) 125th C) 75th D) 100th
- 17. Akihito was born in what year?
A) 1990 B) 1977 C) 1955 D) 1933
- 18. Akihito was the first Japanese Emperor to __________.
A) Abdicate B) Side with foreign powers C) Embrace militarism D) Conquer foreign territories
- 19. Which of the following is NOT a male member of Akihito's family?
A) Masako B) Naruhito C) Akishino D) Fumihito
- 20. What was the name of Akihito's wife?
A) Masako B) Naruhito C) Michiko D) Akishino
- 21. What was the traditional name given to Akihito after his abdication?
A) Daijokan B) Emperor Emeritus C) Koshitsu D) Joko
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