History
What is the Meiji Restoration?
When Japan was restored to be like western countries.
In which hemisphere is the US located?
Northwest
What type of government does China have?
communism
What four (4) places make up Latin America?
Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean Islands
What is the name of the currency used in the UK?
pound
Who fought in the Sino-Japanese War? Who Fought in the Russo-Japanese War?
China vs. Japan/ Russia vs. Japan
What is a compass rose?
the symbol on a map which shows direction
What is the definition of a totalitarian government?
A government in which the leader has total control
What is a normal Japanese diet?
Fish, rice, and vegetables
What is the name of the currency used in India?
rupee
Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
The United States placed an oil embargo on Japan.
True or False: lines of latitude measure distance north and south of the equator
What is the lawmaking body of the UK called?
Parliament
What are the two main religions of Japan?
Shintoism and Buddhism
What currency is used by most countries in the European Union?
euro
What is island hopping?
The United States moved through the pacific avoiding Japanese controlled islands and overtaking important islands.
What is the Prime Meridian and what are its coordinates?
The government of which country passed the One Child Policy?
China
What is the original meaning of origamis?
What is the total amount of goods and services produced in a country in a given year?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
What two Japanese cities were attacked by atomic bombs?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
halves of the earth
What is the title given to the head of Parliament in the UK?
Prime Minister
What are important characteristics in Japanese culture?
Respect of elders, willingness to work, devoted to family
In what economic system do countries export more than they import in order to make a profit?