Ch. 29 Quiz

Question 1

Archipelago

Answer 1

a group or chain of islands

Question 2

Tsunami

Answer 2

a huge wave resulting from undersea earthquake or volcanic activity that gets higher + higher as it approaches the coast

Question 3

Clan

Answer 3

a family group

Question 4

Samurai

Answer 4

a professional warrior of preindustrial Japan

Question 5

Acculturation

Answer 5

cultural modification of an individual group, or people by adapting to or borrowing traits from another culture

Question 6

Trade Surplus

Answer 6

earning more money from export sales than spending for imports

Question 7

Aquaculture

Answer 7

a cultivation of seafood

Question 8

Supertrawler

Answer 8

an ocean-going factory ship w/ facilities for processing + freezing fish

Question 9

Chlorofluorocarbons

Answer 9

a chemical substance, found mainly in liquids coolants, that damages the Earth’s protective ozone layer

Question 10

What is the Ring of Fire?

Answer 10

The Ring of Fire is a ring of volcanoes in the pacific that causes seismic activity

Question 11

How did the Ring of Fire contribute to the creation of Japan?

Answer 11

The islands of Japan formed in the last 15-20 million year by being thrust upward and layered by the force of the volcanic action

Question 12

How many islands are in Japan?

Answer 12

more than 6800 (14,125 islands)

Question 13

How many islands make up most of Japan’s land mass and what are they?

Answer 13

4 islands
- Hokkaido
- Honshu
- Shikoku
- Kyushu

Question 14

What is Japan’s tallest mountain peak?

Answer 14

Mount Fuji

Question 15

Where is Mount Fuji located?

Answer 15

central Honshu, Japan

Question 16

What are the longest rivers in Japan and why are they important?

Answer 16

1) The Shinano
2) The Tone
They supply Tokyo w/ drinking water

Question 17

How do monsoons affect Japan’s climate?

Answer 17

They bring either precipitation or dry air.
The cold winter monsoon drops rain or snow on the western slopes leaving the eastern region drier.
The warmer monsoon reverses this action, bringing warm rains to the eastern slopes + dry air to the west

Question 18

Why is Japan susceptible to Tsunamis and what damage do they cause?

Answer 18

Lot of earthquakes occure in Japanthe resulting Tsunamis. These tsunamis cause a lot of destruction of land + construction and death, etc.

Question 19

What is Japan’s main agricultural crop?

Answer 19

rice

Question 20

How much fish does Japan consume each year?

Answer 20

7.5 billion tons annually

Question 21

What happened during the Meiji Restoration?

Answer 21

It involved the rapid modernization of the Japanese society including its government economy, military, education, and legal systems. Japan then became a modern country set on building an empire.

Question 22

Samurai

Answer 22

an professional warrior of preindustrial Japan

Question 23

Shogun

Answer 23

a military ruler

Question 24

Emperor

Answer 24

a ruler w/ total control of a country or region

Question 25

How many people in Japan live in urban areas?

Answer 25

about 93%

Question 26

How has the population of urban areas in Japan contributed to living conditions in major cities?

Answer 26

It affects their lifestyles, architecture, transportation, housing, and daily activities. Crowded streets w immense skyscrapers and numerous commercial areas are located within easy walking distance of subway stations.

Question 27

What religions are practiced in Japan?

Answer 27

Shinto (Japan's indigenous religion), Buddhism, and Christianity

Question 28

What are some forms of Japanese art and describe them.

Answer 28

Haiku - concise and exact use of words + nature imagery that appeals to the senses. Origami - uses folded paper to depict the shapes of objects of nature Kabuki Theater - it blends music, dancing, costumes, elaborate makeup and well-timed special effects to bring characters to life.

Question 29

Why does the Japanese government put high import taxes on foreign products in Japan?

Answer 29

To restrict foreign sales in Japan and helps to tip the balance of trade in Japan's favor

Question 30

What is the largest city in Japan?

Answer 30

Tokyo

Question 31

How is Japan trying to plan for transportation issues in the future?

Answer 31

High speed "floating" trains

Question 32

What was the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

Answer 32

To reduce emission of gases that contribute to global warming

Question 33

What type of tree is a cultural symbol of Japan?

Answer 33

Cherry Blossoms

Question 33

Why does Japan have one of the longest life expectancies in the world?

Answer 33

National health insurance covers all citizens, the food they eat, and their culture.

Question 34

Why has Japan utilized nuclear energey?

Answer 34

Because of the scarcity of natural resources

Question 35

Why is wale hunting controversial?

Answer 35

Because they are harming marine life and becoming endangered

Question 36

What types of activities hurt marine life in and around Japan?

Answer 36

Commercial whaling, auctioning endangered animals, and high levels of pollution

Question 37

How has the population in China affected Japan?

Answer 37

Health related quality of life problems due to China's air pollution.