Japan is an ______________ which means a chain or a group of islands.
Archipelago.
What is the official religion of Malaysia?
Islam
Which of the following was invented by the Chinese? 1. Paper 2. Printing 3. Gunpowder 4. Compass 5.All of the above
5. All of the above
The highest peak in Japan:
Mount Fuji.
What is the most popular holiday in Malaysia?
Eid (or Eid al-Fitr
How many ethnic groups are recognized by the Chinese government? 1. 5 2. 15 3. 35 4. 56
4. 56
What causes more than 1,000 earthquakes to hit Japan every year?
The movement of tectonic plates.
What short word meaning “son of” is added to the name of a son instead of a surname?
Bin
How many animal(s) are legendary in the Chinese zodiacs? 1. 2. 3. 4
1
Name two reasons as to why Shinto is different than Buddhism and Confucianism
Shinto does not espouse a moral code, and lacks religious scriptures
In a handshake between a man and a woman, who is supposed to extend their hand first?
The woman
Which is/are considered the unlucky number(s) in China? 1. 13 2. 4 3. 6 4. 8
2. 4
Describe the ranking system in the
Heian imperialcourt:
Rank was very important during this period. It was determined almost completely by a person’s birth family’s rank. Birth into a high-ranking family mattered more than personal qualities or skills.
There were nine main ranks in the Heian court hierarchy. High court nobles filled the top three ranks. These nobles were appointed by the emperor. Less important officials filled the fourth and fifth ranks. Nobles in all these ranks received profits from rice farms throughout the country. They also received money from taxes paid by peasant farmers. The sixth through the ninth ranks were filled by minor officials, clerks, and experts in such fields as law and medicine.
What is the most common vegetable used in Malaysian cooking throughout generations?
The chilli pepper
What is the most important thing you need to remember when you cooperate with your Chinese business partners? 1. Bring a gift when you first meet them 2. Invite them to dinner and serve a lot of wine 3. Build strong relationships with their family and friends 4. Give them "face" to honor them
4. Give them "face" to honor them