Japan and the Koreas: Physical Geography
True or False: Japan is roughly the same length as the eastern coast of the United States.
True
Love is an _______ idea because we cannot observe it directly.
abstract
Definition : (adj.) based on general ideas or principles rather than specific examples or real events
The newest model has many new ______, or characteristics, that make the computer easier to use.
feature
Definition : (n.) an important part or aspect of something
How did the Korean War start?
The North invaded South Korea in 1950.
True or False: Japan has large plains, but Korea does not.
False
The health-care workers took ______ and extreme measures to stop the disease from spreading.
drastic
Definition : (adj.) forceful and extreme
On _______ trails, bike riders go slowly to avoid bumps, rocks, and holes.
rugged
Definition : (adj.) having a rough or uneven surface
Why did Korea split into two countries? North Korea and South Korea
After World War 2, Japan no longer controlled the Korean Peninsula. The North was supported by the Communists and the South was supported by the US.
What are three things TRUE about Mount Fuji?
It is the highest mountain in Japan.
It is considered a sacred place by many Japanese people.
It is considered a symbol of Japan.
Elliot ________ having to work on Christmas because he thought it was unfair that he couldn't take the day off.
resent
Definition : (v.) to be angry or upset because you think something is unfair
The ______ mountain seems to reach straight up into the sky.
steep
Definition : (adj.) rising or falling sharply
What was Heian? (it is now Kyoto.)
The name of Japan’s OLD imperial capital
What are the four main islands of Japan
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
The Korean ______ commander Yi Sun-sin is known for designing warships called turtle ships.
naval
Definition : (adj.) of or relating to ships
The strong, circular movements of the winds of the _______ made sailing very dangerous.
typhoon
(n.) a tropical storm with strong winds that move in circles
What happened in 1869 in Japan?
A group of samurai overthrow the shogun and restore power back to the emperor
Complete question 5 on study guide!
North Korea: Rich in resources
South Korea/Japan: Not rich in resources
Great place for hydroelectricity: Korean peninsula
The Canadian _______ went to Cambodia to teach people about Christianity.
missionary
Definition : (n.) someone who goes to another country to teach a religious faith
People's lifestyles _____ depending on where they live and what their jobs are.
vary
Definition : (v.) to be or become different
What did the Shinto religion believe? Did they build shrines to the samurai?
They believe that all nature had kami (spirits). They did not build shrines to the samurai.