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100
How many main islands is Japan made up of?
4
100
How many branches of government does Japan have?
3
100
Name the fancy robe worn by men, women, and children in Japan.
Kimono
100
What is Japanese money called?
Yen
100
What is one way Japanese schools are similar to U.S. schools?
both study the same subjects
200
About how many islands make up all of Japan?
More than 3,000
200
What is the Legislative branch called in Japan?
Diet
200
Why do the Japanese wear special styles of clothing?
To celebrate their history and customs
200
What two holidays are celebrated in both Japan and the U.S.?
New Year's Day and Valentine's Day
200
What do students in Japan have to do everyday in their school that students in the U.S. do not have to do?
Clean the school
300
What landform mostly covers Japan?
Mountains
300
Who is the Chief Executive in Japan? (Our is called the President)
Prime Minister
300
What do people do when they enter a house in Japan?
Take off their shoes
300
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
300
Why is fish an important part of the Japanese diet?
Japan is surrounded by water making it easier to catch fish
400
Which ocean is Japan bordered by on the east coast?
Pacific Ocean
400
Name one difference between Japan's government and the government of the U.S.
In Japan you vote at age 20, U.S. age 18, Prime Minister-President, Legislative called Diet
400
How are the houses in Japan different from the houses in the U.S.?
They are smaller, have less furniture, not many decorations
400
Describe the Japanese flag. What does it mean?
White with large red circle that symbolizes the sun
400
What is the symbol of Japan?
Cherry Blossom
500
What is the name of the highest mountain in Japan?
Mt. Fuji
500
Name one similarity between Japan's government and the government of the U.S.
Both can vote, 3 branches, courts
500
What does a typical meal consist of in Japan?
Fish, rice, vegetables
500
Give an example of how the Japanese have adapted to farming on hilly land.
They build terraces on the sides of hills to use as much land as possible
500
How are Japanese cities the same as U.S. cities?
tall buildings, traffic, theaters, crowds, transportation, restaurants