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100

Which three people were chosen for the new banknotes?

Kitasato Shibasaburo
Tsuda Umeko
Shibusawa Eiichi

100

Before 2024, when were banknotes redesigned?

2004

100

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portrait

100

100 points

redesign
100

Make a sentence using these words:

in  //  New  //  were  //  Japanese
2024.  //  banknotes  //  issued

New Japanese banknotes were issued in 2024.
200

Where did Kitasato study?

Germany

200

What is Shibusawa Eiichi regarded as the father of?

Japanese capitalism

200

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the father of~
the founder of~

200

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opportunity

200

Make a sentence using these words:

convenient.  //  Some  //  are  // cashless
societies  //  think that  //  people

Some people think that cashless societies are convenient.

300

What did Shibusawa go to Paris for?

For the 1867 World Exhibition

300

What kind of portraits became common on banknotes?

Portraits based on detailed photographs
Portraits of famous figures

300

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transaction(s)

300

300 points

pioneer

300

Make a sentence using these words: 

banknotes.  //  Japanese  //  has appeared
Prince // most frequently // on // Shotoku

Prince Shotoku has appeared most frequently on Japanese banknotes.

400

What did the school founded by Tsuda Umeko become?

One of the first universities for women in Japan

400

Why does redesigning banknotes cost companies money?

They have to adjust equipment to use new banknotes

400

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currency
currencies

400

400 points

infectious

400

Make a sentence using these words:

companies.  //  hundreds of  //  new
Shibusawa  //  to create
important  //  thought it

Shibusawa thought it important to create hundreds of new companies.

500

Whose offers did Kitasato say no to when he returned to Japan?

Prestigious universities' offers

500

What is one advantage of cashless systems?

Transactions are easier
Convenient for foreign tourists
Easier to carry a card or smartphone
etc.

500

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prestigious

500

500 points

counterfeit

500

Make a sentence using these words:

the social  //  wanted to  //  Tsuda Umeko
Japanese women. // improve // status of

Tsuda Umeko wanted to improve the social status of Japanese women.

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