Feudal Japan
During Japan's feudal period, what was the name of the warrior class?
Samurai
What was the immediate response of the US following the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The US declared war on Japan
The Demilitarized Zone (or DMZ) is the what between North Korea and South Korea?
Border
Define the term imperialism
building an empire by taking control of another country’s land and resources
Who is the current leader of North Korea?
Kim Jong Un
What elements of the code of Bushido were reflective of a Samurai's relationship with their daimyo? (2 traits)
Loyalty and Honor
What product did the US place an embargo on? Meaning Japan could not trade for it.
Oil
What two countries had control over Korea after World War II?
United States & Soviet Union
Define the term Shinto
a Japanese religion that expresses love and respect for nature
Which country has a higher population today: North Korea or South Korea?
South Korea
What two countries heavily influenced the culture of Japan?
China & Korea
The US dropped the atomic bombs on which two Japanese cities? (Need to give both!)
Hiroshima & Nagasaki
How did the Korean War begin in 1950?
North Korea invaded South Korea
Define the term bushido.
a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
What NFL team is representing the AFC in the Super Bowl??? (Hint: The best football team ever) (Double Hint: It's not the Colts or Seahawks!!!)
THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Under Japanese Feudalism, who had complete political and military control over Japan?
Shoguns
Why was Japan expanding before World War II?
Japan wanted to gain resources, power, & wealth
a communist dictatorship
Define the term Daimyo
local lords who controlled large amounts of land
If someone escapes North Korea, what is the punishment for the family they leave behind?
The family will be arrested, and the next three generations will live their entire lives in a prison camp
The Meiji Restoration restored who to power in Japan?
The Emperor
What was Japan's response to the atomic bombs?
Surrender, ending of World War II
What world organization voted to support South Korea during the Korean War?
United Nations
Define the term feudalism
a system in which one controls large amounts of land in exchange for loyalty to a ruler
What has become a common source of food in North Korean prison camps due to lack of food?
Rats, snakes, grass, etc.