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Modern day Japan
True or False
100

What were the symbols from the myth of Japan's first emperor?

Mirror, Sword, Jewel

100

What are Kimono's?

Kimono's are a traditional clothing that is worn in Japan for special occasions.

100

What is the most common religion in Japan?

Shinto or Buddhism 

100

What is Japan mostly known for?

Japan is mostly known for it's cherry blossoms and anime.

100

Is Mount Fuji in Japan?

True!

200

What did the sword, Jewel, and mirror mean?

Sword- represents courage

Jewel- represents kindness

Mirror- represents wisdom

200

Why was the emperor called "The Sun Of Heaven"?

The people believed that a monarch ruled the world by heaven's decree, hence they called him the son of heaven.

200

What was Bushido for Samurai?

Bushido was a way of living, and they would have to follow it. This lifestyle defined the way they lived and acted.

200

Why is Japan famous for it's gardens?

Japan is famous for their gardens because of the beauty and meaning they hold.

200

Were bullet trains made in Japan?

True.

300

What 3 main periods is the Feudal Japan era made of?

This era is mad up of the Kamakura period, Muromachi period and the Azui momoyama period.

300

What is a sing of good manners in Japan that might be considered a bad one here?

In Japan if you slurp your noodles it is considered good manners because you are showing signs of enjoyment!

300

Who was at the top of the social structure?

The Samurai!

300

What is Japan's national sport?

Japan's national sport is sumo wrestling!

300

The highest mountains in Japan are the Japanese Andes.

False

400

Why did Hiroshima get bombed?

They got Bombed because they Bombed Pearl Harbor.

400

Why is the Japanese culture so modest?

People in Japan believe that the person is less important then the group.

400

What do Buddhists believe in?

Buddhists believe that meditation, spiritual and physical labor, a long with good behavior is a way for them to achieve enlightenment and nirvana.

400

What is now considered a traditional Christmas Eve meal?

A traditional Christmas Eve meal in  Japan is KFC.

400

There are very few earthquakes in Japan.

False.

500

When did Hiroshima get bombed?

August 6, 1945.

500

Why is the flag a white background with a red dot in the middle?

The red dot is supposed to represent the sun, because in Japan the sun will rise above the ocean and look amazing.

500

What is a shogun?

A commander in chief in Feudal Japan.

500

What was Tokyo originally called?

Tokyo was originally called Edo.

500

Samurai respected the people they killed.

True.