During the feudalistic period of Japan, the emperor was just a figurehead. Wwho actually had the most power in Japan at this time?
Who is the shogun
100
Students in Japan take their lunch to school in these
What is bento box
100
What is the capital of Japan
What is Tokyo
100
This country is Japan's closest geographical neighbor.
What is Korea
200
Identify the 2 locations where the world's 1st atomic bombs were dropped.
What is Hiromshima and Nagasaki
200
Before going into battle, samurai would often write this 17-syllable poem which places emphasis on nature
What is a haiku
200
This is the native religion in Japan that places emphasis on nature.
What is Shintoism
200
The arrival of Spring is celebrated in Japan by the arrival of this type of tree blossom. Parades and celebrations occur at this time.
What is cherry
200
How many major islands make up Japan
What is 4
300
What is the name of the plane that carried the world's first atomic weapon to Japan
What is Enola Gaye
300
When a samurai dishonored his leader or family, he was expected to commit this ritualistic suicide.
What is seppuku or hari kari
300
This religion began in India and spread throughout Asia along various trading routes. In the 6th century, it became popular in Japan and is still practiced there today.
What is Buddhism
300
The USS Indianapolis delivered the world's first atomic bomb to Tinian Island. Four days later, it was hit by a Japanese torpedo and sank. Other than the explosion, how did hundreds of the crew end up dying?
What is eaten by sharks
300
Japan's population is around 130 million. What rank is it in the world?
What is 7th
400
The first atomic bombs were referred to by code names. What is the code name of the bomb used on Hiroshima?
What is Little Boy
400
Which period of Japan was isolated from the rest of the world because of its closed door policy. This was also the period that Kabuki theatre became popular.
What is EDO
400
Because Japan lacks many natural resources, it relies heavily on this.
What is trade or importing.
400
In the Shinto religion, what word refers to the sacred spirits
What is kami
400
After the bombing a Pearl Harbor, where were Japanese Americans living along the west coast sent?
What is internment camps
500
What is the month, day and year that the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor occurred?
What is December 7, 1941
500
Samurai were loyal to these landowners in feudalistic Japan
What is a daimyo
500
Japan has a 99% literacy rate and take thier education very seriously. Who are the custodians in the schools?
Who are the students
500
This is the code of honor that all samurai were expected to live by
What is BUSHIDO
500
Japan is located along this volcanic zone in the Pacific.