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Japan
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Essentially a military general,these Japanese rulers wielded actual power over the country. | Shoguns |
| This buffer zone is a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a neutral zone between North and South Korea. | Demilitarization Zone (DMZ) |
| Often cosidered the highest mountain in Japan, this Volcano could still erupt. It is also considered a sacred site by Japanese people. | Mt. Fuji |
| These warriors often carried numerous swords and were martial arts masters. They were elite fighters but still showed their feminine side by practicing flower arranging. | Samurai |
| What type of government has North Korea had since the middle of the 20th century? | Communist |
| This Eaast Asian country has plenty of natural resources but unfortunately fails to capitalize on them due to the tunnel vision focus of its communist government. | North Korea |
| This country is currently making strides to improve its economy despite its history of corrupt government and pesky "red" neighbors. | South Korea |
| At the beginning of the Cold War, the U.S became ivolved in this war which is also referred to as "Americas forgotten War" | Korean War |
| This country decided to "awaken a sleeping giant" when it attacked a U.S Naval base which in turn caused the U.S to enter World War II | Japan |
| The U.S. ended World War II by dropping this type of bomb on Nagasaki and Hiroshima | Atomic Bomb |
| Japanese pilots whose mission was to crash their airplanes into U.S. naval boats wer called ____________ piots. | Kamikaze |
| This ritualistic way of thinking was the code of the Samurai. It taught honor, respect and morals. | Bushido |
| This communist nation borders North Korea and was considered a threat to freedom by democratic nations during the Cold War | China |
| If a Samurai warrior failed to achieve an objective in an honorable fashion, it was expected that he do this in order to regain honor | Committ suicide |
| What is the capital of South Korea? | Seoul |
| In 2002 North Korea announced to the world that it had the capabilities of created 6 of these types of bombs. This sparked a sense of fear into the minds of global leaders that still exist today | Nuclear |
| These are caused by earthquakes and creates a massive ocean wave that often destroys anything in its path when it makes landfall | Tsunami |
| These traditional robes are often worn during Japanese performances or ceremonies | Kimonos |
| What is the Capital of North Korea | Pyongyang |
| This thought or idea is a hope for many North and South Koreans because it could lead to a more peaceful existence between the two if joined together. | Reunification |
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