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How many islands is Japan made of?
Over 3,000
100
People who dress a certain way do so to celebrate their _______________.
history and customs (or culture)
100
Japanese money is called _______.
Yen
100
How many days a week do Japanese students attend school?
6
100
Which of the following is a WANT for people in Japan? Food, Shelter, Television, Water
Television
200
How many main islands make up Japan?
4
200
People adapt to the mountains when they farm. Explain how they do this.
They build terraces on the sides of the mountains to farm.
200
Describe the Japanese flag and what the symbol represents.
What with a red circle in the center. The red circle represents the sun.
200
True or false - students in Japan wear uniforms to school.
True
200
Which two of the following items are the major exports of Japan? cars, wood, meat, televisions
cars and televisions
300
What ocean borders the east of Japan?
Pacific Ocean
300
Name two holidays celebrated by the people in Japan.
Boys' Day, Dolls' Day, Cherry Blossom viewing
300
What is the official language of Japan?
Japanese
300
What do Japanese students have to do after they eat lunch in the cafeteria or classroom?
Clean up after themselves.
300
Besides the Japanese flag, name a plant that is also a symbol of Japan.
Cherry blossoms
400
What major landform covers most of Japan?
Mountains
400
What do people in Japan value the most - education or sports?
Education
400
Describe a dinner table in a typical Japanese home.
A low table with cushions to sit on.
400
Name 4 subjects students in Japan study.
math, science, music, gym, social studies, reading, art
400
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
500
What is the name of the highest mountain in Japan?
Mt. Fuji
500
Most people live on which island of Japan?
Honshu
500
Name two popular foods in Japan.
Fish and rice.
500
What do students do when they first enter their school?
Remove their shoes and put sandals on.
500
Explain why seafood is an important part of the Japanese diet.
Japan is an island so they have easy access to fish.