GWA Asia Test Prt.2 Flashcards

(42 cards)

1
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What state is the same size of Japan

A

California

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2
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About how many islands make up Japan

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3000

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3
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What is the Northernmost main island; 2nd largest island

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Hokkaido

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4
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What is the main Island; Most populated ; Largest island

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Honshu

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5
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What is the Smallest main island; least populated main island

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Shikoku

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6
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What is the 2nd most populated island

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Kyushu

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7
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What are the two important island chains

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1) Ryukyu (South of main Is. : Includes = Okinawa
2) Kuril islands (From Hokkaido to Russia)

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8
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What fraction in size does Japan have in comparison to the U.S

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1/20

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9
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What % of mountains make up Japan

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80%

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10
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What links the islands together in Japan

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Bridges and Tunnels

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11
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What is the longest bridge in Japan

A

Seto-Ohashi

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12
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What is the Bullet train’s actual name

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Shinkansen

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13
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How does Japan get their natural resources

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Imports

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14
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What is the earliest date recorded of human habitation of Japan

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30,000 B.C

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15
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What was the first Clan to consolidate rule

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Yamato

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16
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What were Japan’s early leaders called

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Shoguns

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17
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Who were the Shoguns supported by

18
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What is the Code of Bushido translate to

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Code of Honor

19
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What was the Meji Restoration

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-Latest until 1868
-Japan wanted to modernize
-Signed treaties with European countries for trade
- Overthrew Shoguns and established an Emperor w/ a constitution

20
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What is Japan’s rank in the world for Pop.

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11th (10th in 2017) with 128m

21
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What is the life expectancy of Japan? Rank?

22
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What is Japan’s pop. demographics (Ethnicity, literacy rate, Language)

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-Japanese
-99%
-Japanese

23
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What is the 70 Year Rule in Japan

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Major Earthquake about every 70 years

24
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What is the name of the most famous volcano in Japan? Why?

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Fuji; Sacred to Shinto

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When did Fuji last erupt
1707
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Is Fuji still active
No
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What year did the Japanese empire reach its peak? Why?
1942; Imperialism
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What was the result of the Japanese empire reaching its peak
WW2
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Who is Little Boy
Bomb dropped on Hiroshima on Aug, 6th, 1945
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Who is Fat Man
Bomb dropped on Nagasaki on Aug. 9th, 1945
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When did Japan surrender to U.S
Aug. 15th, 1945 = V.J day
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What type of government does Japan have
Constitutional Monarchy
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Who is Japan's Emperor
Naruhito, but only a figure head
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What is the lawmaking body
Diet w/ a prime minister (Fumio Kishida)
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What is the least densely populated country in the world
Mongolia
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Which Asian Country did the Soviet Union unsuccessfully try to take over? Why?
Afghanistan; They were trying to input a pro-soviet government which lead to War, killing over 2 million. The war lasted for almost 10 years till the S.U withdrew in 1989
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What are Sherpas
Ethnic group of Asia, native to Nepal and Tibet
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Who is Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary
First two to climb Mt. Everest in 1953
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Where is Taj Mahal? Why was it bulity?
India. It was built as a gift for the wife of the Indian Emperor (Shah Jahan)
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What happened to Bombay
It changed its name to Mumbai
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Where is the "Movie capital of the world"
Bollywood
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Where do Cashmere sweaters come from
Goats (Cashmere islands)