Japanese Culture Final

Front 1

When was Buddhism founded?

Back 1

4th Century B.C.E

Front 2

What Japanese Martial arts do not have matches as a sport?

Back 2

Aikido, Shorinji-Kempo, and Iaido

Front 3

List TWO important purposes for children to learn Martial Arts.

Back 3

Self Confidence, and Self Discipline

Front 4

Main Characteristics of Shinto

Back 4

Animism- Animilisitic- gods in everything

Front 5

Main Characteristics of Buddhism

Back 5

Reincarnation, avoidance of evil

Front 6

What percent of Christians are among the Japanese?

Back 6

1%

Front 7

Who invented Pachinko

Back 7

An American

Front 8

Which combination of syllables is for Waka poems?

Back 8

5-7-5-7-7

Front 9

List TWO reasons why Onsen (hot springs) are good for your health

Back 9

a. Relax the muscles, expands them

b. Good for skin

Front 10

Main Characteristics of Bonsai hobby in Japan.

Back 10

-Miniature Tree- triangular shape represents family tree.

- Meant to give good luck

-Done by older men

- Lot's of patients and care.

Front 11

Which is NOT a noodle dish in Japan?

Back 11

MOCHI

Front 12

List TWO main elements for a typical Japanese meal and indicate what it provides for the body.

Back 12

a. Gohan: Energy source

b. Okazu: Protein, vitamins and minerals.

Front 13

Four health benefits of drinking green tea.

Back 13

a. Lose Weight, reduces fat.

b. Lowers Cholesterol.

c. Floride for teeth

d. Helps neutralize cancer

Front 14

Why are NORI, COMBU, WAKAME considered SEA VEGETABLES rather then SEA WEEDS?

Back 14

They are harvested, cooked and eaten just like regular vegetables.

Front 15

Who created the first Constitution of 593CE?

Back 15

Prince Shotoku

Front 16

Characteristics of Heian period that made it's achievements possible?

Back 16

Peaceful and Long

Front 17

TWO major things Yayoi people brought to Japan that ended the hunter/gatherer culture of Jomon period.

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a. Iron metal working

b. Large Scale Rice Farming.

Front 18

Describe what was believed to happen during the Kamikaze period.

Back 18

They thought big wind defeated/caused the army to retreat.

Front 19

What became popular during the Edo period?

Back 19

Haiku poem

Front 20

Who was the major Shogun who established the stable Bukuhu lasting about 260 years by closing the gate to the world?

Back 20

Tokugawa Ieyasu

Front 21

What unique conditions made it possible for the Japanese to build guns on a large scale?

Back 21

a. many/ large number of skilled metal workers.

b. high level of metal working technology already existed.

Front 22

Why has The Tale of Forty-Seven Ronin been popular among Japanese since the Edo period?

Back 22

Samuri made loyalty the highest value.

They were admired for showing loyalty

Front 23

What is the ratio of mountainous area in Japan where people can live?

Back 23

70%

Front 24

What is the population of Japan compared with the U.S.?

Back 24

40%

Front 25

What state has the same land mass as Japan?

Back 25

California

Front 26

How many times can Japan fit inside the U.S.?

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26 times

Front 27

What does EEZ stand for?

Back 27

Exclusive, Economic, Zone

Front 28

Why is EEZ critical to Japan's economy?

Back 28

Natural Resources

Front 29

How many times should you make an offer to a Japanese host?

Back 29

2 times

Front 30

What is considered a natural action among Japanese in public places?

Back 30

Light touching on arm/shoulder.

Front 31

Describe TWO important things when bowing in Japan.

Back 31

a. Don't make eye contact.

b. Slow deep bow.

Front 32

Things to keep in mind when a guest at a Japanese home

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a. Take off shoes before entering.

b. If offered something and don't like it don't take it.

Front 33

When did Confucianism come to Japan?

Back 33

5th century.

Front 34

What is the most important concept of the ORIGINAL form of Confucianism?

Back 34

Conscientious Love

Front 35

TWO extremes among people of Confucianism.

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a. Top group: Kunshi

b. Bottom group: ShojiN

Front 36

General similarity and difference between RONGO (Analects of Confucious) and the Bible (New testament).

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a. Similitary: Both compiled by the followers.

b. Difference: Bible: Religion, and RonGo: Philosophy.

Front 37

What is Karoshi?

Back 37

Death by overworking.

Front 38

How many vice presidents are in Japanese companies?

Back 38

1

Front 39

List TWO traditional corporate culture characteristics.

Back 39

a. CEO from company they work for.

b. Lifetime employment plan.

Front 40

Describe the group who modified the original Confucianism in Japan to suit their ideals.

Back 40

Warrior Class/ Samurai

- Change- Loyalty is the most important.

-Original- Jin is the most important.

Front 41

Which Acts Contributed the most to establishing a modern Japanese society?

Back 41

Conscription Ordinance and The Education Order

Front 42

What are the two things the U.S. wanted from Japan for their whaling ships?

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a. Fuel for Ships

b. Fresh vegetables and water for sailors.

Front 43

Which war did the Japanese win?

Back 43

Russo-Japanese War

Front 44

What was the most devastating event to the Japanese Economy?

Back 44

The Great Kanto Earthquake

Front 45

What two wars modernized Japan?

Back 45

Russo-Japanese War and Sino-Japanese War.

Front 46

Russo-Japanese War Significance

Back 46

Despite Russia having the #1 Navy, Japan was not defeated.

Front 47

Sino-Japanese War Significance.

Back 47

Despite small size defeated much larger countries.

Front 48

1868 Social Revolution; Contrasting phrases

Back 48

Liberal thinking Vs. Conservative thinking.

Front 49

Why did Japan receive a seat on the League of Nations?

Back 49

Military strength was recognized by U.S. and Europeans.

Front 50

Why did Japan withdraw from the League of Nations in 1933?

Back 50

Suppressing unfair conditions were criticized by Europeans and U.S.

Front 51

What events led the modernized Japan into fighting against the U.S.?

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a. U.S. embargo of oil to Japan.

b. U.S. discrimination against Japan.