Maps and Landforms
What type of landform is Japan considered?
An archipelago
Who is at the top of the Feudal pyramid but does not hold much power?
Emperor
What was the name of the Commodore that visited Japan and forced them to sign trade treaties
Matthew C. Perry
What is the major factor why Japan must import 60% of their food and multiple natural resources?
Extremely mountainous land
What is Japan's biggest industry?
What two countries are located on the Korean Peninsula?
North and South Korea
A rogue samurai is called what?
Ronin
What word goes with this definition?
"extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means."
imperialism
The following terms all go along with urban development except which one?
Urbanization, Industrialization, Rural Regions, Megalopolises
Rural Regions
What are three effects of the Ring of Fire?
Volcanic activity, earthquakes, tsunamis
What major coastal city can be found on the island of Hokkaido?
Sapporo
Who holds the power, is the supreme military lord?
Shogun
Why was the battle of Midway considered a turning point in the war?
Japan's first major loss, puts them on defense the rest of the war.
What type of government does North Korea have?
Communist
If you head Southwest from Tokyo which mountain would you run into?
Mt. Fuji
Kobe, Tokyo, Kyoto, Sapporo
Sapporo
What is the code of ethics that samurai follow called?
Bushido Code
What are the names of the two cities the atomic bombs were dropped on?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What is standard of living?
The degree of wealth and material comforts available to people
What is the difference between an import and an export?
Import- good coming into the country
Export- good leaving the country
Place the main islands of Japan in order
Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, Hokkaido
Place the Feudal pyramid in order top to bottom:
Peasants, Emperor, Samurai, Daimyo, Shogun
Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Peasant
The United States put an embargo on oil with Japan. What is an embargo?
impose an official ban on trade
Why would a country like Japan or South Korea have a higher standard of living than North Korea? (2 reasons)
-Alliances with the US
-Stable government
-Access to advanced technology
What are the main crops of Japan?
Tea and Rice