Week 5 Flashcards
Prior to World War II, what were the two houses of the Japanese Imperial Diet composed of?
House of Peers and House of Representatives
Who was appointed to the House of Peers in the pre-World War II Japanese Imperial Diet?
- Imperial family members
- Descendants of feudal lords
- Other individuals appointed by the emperor
Who led the commission to gain control over the design of the new Diet Building?
Prime Minister
Katsura Tarō
What architectural style was suggested for the new Diet Building by the commission led by Prime Minister Katsura Tarō?
Italian Renaissance
Who submitted the winning design for the new Diet Building in the 1918 public design competition?
Watanabe Fukuzo
When was the Diet Building constructed?
1920 to 1936
Following World War II, what Western structures were possibly the model for the pyramid roof design of the Diet Building?
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
What do the mural paintings in the upper corners of the Central Hall represent?
The four seasons in Japan
What is the Double Bridge (Nijū-bashi) at the Imperial Palace made of?
Iron
How high is the Edo Castle tower?
58m
What historical event is the Sakurada-mon Gate known for?
The assassination of the chief minister Naosuke Ii
What is significant about Hirakawabashi Bridge?
It has ornamental caps on the railing
What is significant about the walls of the Ōte-mon Gate?
They have gun holes
What is the Hyakunin-Bansho checkpoint?
A military checkpoint
What was Edo Castle used for during the Edo shogunate?
A top-level government office
