GWA Asia Test Prt.2 Flashcards
What state is the same size of Japan
California
About how many islands make up Japan
3000
What is the Northernmost main island; 2nd largest island
Hokkaido
What is the main Island; Most populated ; Largest island
Honshu
What is the Smallest main island; least populated main island
Shikoku
What is the 2nd most populated island
Kyushu
What are the two important island chains
1) Ryukyu (South of main Is. : Includes = Okinawa
2) Kuril islands (From Hokkaido to Russia)
What fraction in size does Japan have in comparison to the U.S
1/20
What % of mountains make up Japan
80%
What links the islands together in Japan
Bridges and Tunnels
What is the longest bridge in Japan
Seto-Ohashi
What is the Bullet train’s actual name
Shinkansen
How does Japan get their natural resources
Imports
What is the earliest date recorded of human habitation of Japan
30,000 B.C
What was the first Clan to consolidate rule
Yamato
What were Japan’s early leaders called
Shoguns
Who were the Shoguns supported by
Samurai
What is the Code of Bushido translate to
Code of Honor
What was the Meji Restoration
-Latest until 1868
-Japan wanted to modernize
-Signed treaties with European countries for trade
- Overthrew Shoguns and established an Emperor w/ a constitution
What is Japan’s rank in the world for Pop.
11th (10th in 2017) with 128m
What is the life expectancy of Japan? Rank?
84; 2nd
What is Japan’s pop. demographics (Ethnicity, literacy rate, Language)
-Japanese
-99%
-Japanese
What is the 70 Year Rule in Japan
Major Earthquake about every 70 years
What is the name of the most famous volcano in Japan? Why?
Fuji; Sacred to Shinto
When did Fuji last erupt
1707
Is Fuji still active
No
What year did the Japanese empire reach its peak? Why?
1942; Imperialism
What was the result of the Japanese empire reaching its peak
WW2
Who is Little Boy
Bomb dropped on Hiroshima on Aug, 6th, 1945
Who is Fat Man
Bomb dropped on Nagasaki on Aug. 9th, 1945
When did Japan surrender to U.S
Aug. 15th, 1945 = V.J day
What type of government does Japan have
Constitutional Monarchy
Who is Japan’s Emperor
Naruhito, but only a figure head
What is the lawmaking body
Diet w/ a prime minister (Fumio Kishida)
What is the least densely populated country in the world
Mongolia
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
What are Sherpas
Ethnic group of Asia, native to Nepal and Tibet
Who is Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary
First two to climb Mt. Everest in 1953
Where is Taj Mahal? Why was it bulity?
India. It was built as a gift for the wife of the Indian Emperor (Shah Jahan)
What happened to Bombay
It changed its name to Mumbai
Where is the “Movie capital of the world”
Bollywood
Where do Cashmere sweaters come from
Goats (Cashmere islands)
