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About how much of Japan's land is farmable?
about 11%
100
Who is the current Prime Minister of Japan?
Shinzo Abe
100
How strong is the economy (compare it to other world economies)?
Japan's economy is the 3rd largest in the world.
100
Who were the samurai? What did they do?
The Samurai protected wealthy landowners called Daimyo. They lived by a code of rules called Bushido that promoted loyalty, compassion and honor.
100
******Daily Double******** What is Japan's population?
Around 126,000,000
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What resources are found/grown here?
Fish, minerals, Rice
200
The Japanese government is divided into 3 branches. Name them.
Executive: prime minister, Legislative: Diets, Judicial: Judges
200
Which nations are they're major trading partners?
The US, China, South Korea
200
What happened during the Meiji Era?
Japan began modernization where it adopted Western ideas of government, military and industry.
200
What types of people live here? Give me some percentages.
98.5% Japanese, .5% Korean, .6% Other
300
What are some natural dangers because of the land and location?
Japan is located in "The Ring of Fire" so there is much seismic activity like earthquakes. There are also many volcanoes and sometimes tsunamis which are caused by earthquakes.
300
Japan is considered a constitutional monarchy. What is a constitutional monarchy?
A government that is based around a constitution but a royal figure (an emperor in Japan's case) holds an honorary position of status but little real power.
300
Name 3 major Japanese car manufacturers.
Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi
300
******Daily Double******** Who was Ieyasu Tokugawa? What did he do?
A powerful shogun who united the landowners (Daimyo) to create a semi-unified nation.
300
Describe the dominant religions.
Buddhism: the pursuit of enlightenment and good karma by various means including meditation, giving to poor, chants and prayers. Shinto: the worship of spirits of land, ancestors.
400
******Daily Double******** Describe 2 ways that the Japanese have overcome difficulties of their landscape and environment.
Terrace farming; transportation systems: trains, ferries, highways; building skyscrapers,
400
What document is the Japanese government based around?
The Post-War Constitution drafted after the end of WWII.
400
Name 3 of the main exports of Japan.
Electronics, Vehicles, machinery
400
What type of ideas launched Japan into WWII?
Lack of resources, feelings of nationalism and superiority
400
How does population density affect people's lives?
In cities, the population density is high, requiring efficient use of space and transportation. The cities have to be built higher because of limited land area. In rural areas housing must be found in fairly flat areas, like valleys.
500
Describe two incidents where the Japan’s environment was negatively effected by the people.
Mine leakage in early 1900's, nuclear contamination exposed after the Fukushima quake.
500
What are two important issues the Japanese government is facing today?
Building a military again, friction with China, gay rights, etc.
500
Describe how Japanese culture and values has made the country's economy strong.
The Japanese ethic of hard work and honor has provoked people to make companies major priorities in their life and therefore strengthen the national economy.
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How would you describe Japan after WWII and their economic recovery?
Many Japanese cities were destroyed by the end of the war and the economy was really bad. The United States helped the government form a new constitution and the economy was rebuilt and quickly became one of the world's strongest economies.
500
Describe Japan's inverse population pyramid.
Japan's birthrate is low and as the population ages and retires, it creates a larger burden on the workforce.