How long does it take to play "Edo Period Japan"?

Most players finish "Edo Period Japan" in about 5 minutes. Each question runs on a 20-second timer with a short reveal between rounds, so 10 questions move at a brisk but comfortable pace.

Is a signup required to play "Edo Period Japan"?

No account is required. "Edo Period Japan" opens in any modern browser and starts on the first tap. Players stay anonymous unless they enter a nickname at the end for the leaderboard.

Which voice narrates "Edo Period Japan"?

Priya is the AI host for "Edo Period Japan". Priya handles the intro, narrates each question, and reacts to right and wrong answers in real time. There are six other hosts you can browse at /hosts/priya.

Is "Edo Period Japan" too hard for beginners?

"Edo Period Japan" is set to hard difficulty, which means it's built for fans who already know the material well — the questions go past surface trivia into details most casual players wouldn't catch. The overall tone is fun, so the host leans into the fun.

What's inside "Edo Period Japan"?

The pack centers on Edo period Japan (1603-1868) — Tokugawa shogunate, samurai class, daimyo, sakoku (closed-country policy), Edo (Tokyo) as capital, Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Bushido, Commodore Perry's arrival, end with Meiji Restoration.. The question set draws from Tokugawa Shogunate politics, Samurai social hierarchy, Sakoku isolation policy, Edo urban culture, Ukiyo-e art history, and Bushido code. Individual questions aren't listed here to keep the first playthrough spoiler-free.

Can I play "Edo Period Japan" in a different language?

The primary language of this pack is English. Creator Pro subscribers can retranslate any pack into any of Trivana's ten supported languages, and the AI host re-voices the questions in that language rather than reading a subtitle.

Edo Period Japan · 10Q AI Trivia

About this game

Edo Period Japan is a 10-question AI-hosted trivia round about Edo period Japan (1603-1868) — Tokugawa shogunate, samurai class, daimyo, sakoku (closed-country policy), Edo (Tokyo) as capital, Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Bushido, Commodore Perry's arrival, end with Meiji Restoration.. The round is demanding for dedicated fans and rewatchers — designed to separate casual viewers from superfans, and the host carries it with a tone that is fun and upbeat — the round keeps the energy light while still rewarding real topic knowledge. Most players finish in about 4 minutes on phone or laptop — no signup, no app install, just a shareable link that opens straight into the game.

Every question is generated by AI and validated through cross-model fact-checking before publication. The host voice (delivered by Priya) reads each question aloud with timing, reacts to your answer in real time, and produces a shareable scorecard when the round ends. Trivana is built for the moment when a static quiz form falls short of the gameshow energy the topic deserves.

Your host: Priya

Desi warmth

Priya hosts the way a great onboarding trainer does: clear, patient, encouraging. She's the default host for Trivana's employee-onboarding pack and a strong fit for classroom-style trivia where the point is to teach, not just test.

Creators pick Priya when the audience is new to the topic — new hires, students, community members being introduced to something for the first time. Her voice lowers the social cost of a wrong answer, which keeps players engaged past question three instead of dropping off.

What this round covers

The 10 questions in this round are distributed across the following sub-topics within Edo period Japan (1603-1868) — Tokugawa shogunate, samurai class, daimyo, sakoku (closed-country policy), Edo (Tokyo) as capital, Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Bushido, Commodore Perry's arrival, end with Meiji Restoration.. Each sub-topic gets at least one question; some get multiple depending on the depth available in the source material:

Show all 10 questions, answers, and explanations — full spoilers, only expand after playing

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Question 1: Which battle in 1600 established the political dominance of the Tokugawa clan?

Battle of Dan-no-ura
Battle of Okehazama
Battle of Nagashino
Battle of Sekigahara ✓ correct

Explanation: The Battle of Sekigahara was a decisive conflict that allowed Tokugawa Ieyasu to consolidate power and eventually establish the shogunate in 1603.

Question 2: What was the primary purpose of the 'sankin-kotai' system for daimyo?

To collect agricultural taxes
To organize military training
To manage trade routes
To control regional lords ✓ correct

Explanation: The 'alternate attendance' system required daimyo to live in Edo periodically, which drained their finances and kept them under the shogun's watchful eye.

Question 3: Which Dutch trading post was the only European contact point during sakoku?

Hirado
Yokohama
Dejima ✓ correct
Nagasaki

Explanation: Dejima, an artificial island in Nagasaki harbor, served as the sole trading post for the Dutch East India Company during Japan's period of isolation.

Question 4: Which famous Ukiyo-e artist created 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'?

Utamaro
Sharaku
Hiroshige
Hokusai ✓ correct

Explanation: Katsushika Hokusai created this iconic woodblock print as part of his series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' during the late Edo period.

Question 5: What was the name of the 1853 fleet led by Commodore Matthew Perry?

The Black Ships ✓ correct
The Pacific Squadron
The Commodore's Fleet
The Iron Armada

Explanation: The Japanese referred to the American steam-powered warships as 'kurofune' or 'Black Ships' due to the dark color of their hulls and coal smoke.

Question 6: Which social class was theoretically at the bottom of the Edo period hierarchy?

Peasants
Artisans
Ronin
Merchants ✓ correct

Explanation: Despite their growing wealth, merchants were placed at the bottom of the Confucian-influenced 'shi-no-ko-sho' hierarchy because they did not produce goods.

Question 7: What is the term for the unwritten code of conduct followed by the samurai?

Daimyo
Bushido ✓ correct
Seppuku
Shinto

Explanation: Bushido, meaning 'the way of the warrior,' emphasized loyalty, honor, and martial discipline, becoming formalized during the peaceful Edo era.

Question 8: Which city served as the administrative capital during the Tokugawa shogunate?

Nara
Kyoto
Osaka
Edo ✓ correct

Explanation: Edo, modern-day Tokyo, was the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate, while the Emperor remained in Kyoto as a symbolic figurehead.

Question 9: What event officially marked the end of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1868?

The Satsuma Rebellion
The Iwakura Mission
The Boshin War
The Meiji Restoration ✓ correct

Explanation: The Meiji Restoration involved the return of political power to the Emperor, effectively ending the shogunate and beginning Japan's modernization.

Question 10: Which theater form, known for elaborate makeup and costumes, flourished in Edo?

Kabuki ✓ correct
Bunraku
Noh
Kyogen

Explanation: Kabuki emerged as a vibrant theatrical sensation during the Edo period, captivating urban commoners with its highly stylized performances, elaborate costumes, and dramatic makeup that brought legendary historical tales to life on stage.

Priya