Samurai History
The name "Samurai" means...
To Serve
The code of honor is called...
The Bushido Code
How many days do people in Japan celebrate New Years?
3
What is "Peace Day"?
Peace Day is a day to remember those who lost their lives from the atom bomb.
What percentage of Japan is mountainous?
70%
The original purpose for having samurai in Japan was..
to collect taxes (tax collectors)
There are ____ codes of honor
8
What animal is celebrated this year for the Lunar New Year?
The dragon
When did Sadako first notice something wrong with her health?
When running to train to be on the Junior high relay team
The capital of Japan is ______ and is located on which island?
Tokyo, Honshu
How were women in Japan depicted in Japanese literature and movies?
Respected as ferocious and capable warriors
Which code from the list below is not part of the code of honor (not all are mentioned) :
Courage, politeness, honesty, strength, loyalty
Strength
What is the most famous spot to celebrate the sunrise on New Years?
Mt. Fuji
Why does Sadako begin making 1000 paper cranes?
Because if she made 1,000, she would be granted a wish
Which island has the "Valley of Dolls"?
Shikoku
Why did samurai write a poem before going into battle or committing seppuku?
It was their farewell to the world, their spirit will live on.
What happens if a code is broken by a samurai?
They must commit seppuku
This object is the equivalent of making a wish on New Years
The Daruma doll (will also except doll)
How many paper cranes did Sadako make?
644
Name the 4 islands of Japan
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
In what century did the samurai era end?
19th century
What is the most important code from the list below:
mercy, loyalty, honesty, self-control
self-control
How many times is the temple bell rang on New Years? (estimate)
108
What did Sadako's classmates do to honor Sadako when she passed?
They made the rest of the 1,000 paper cranes and built a memorial for her.
Which island hosted the 11972 Winter Olympics?
Hokkaido