EDUC309: Japan

Which was not a main social class in Japan?

• Merchants

• Artisans

• Samurai

• Aristocrats

What is not a major religion or way of thought in Japan?

• Shinto

• Islam

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

What is a popular form of modern art in Japan?

• Manga

• Book Binding

• Dance

• Theater

What educational structure does Japan have?

• 5-3-4-4

  5 years of primary, 3 years of lower secondary, 4 years of higher secondary, 4 years of university

• 3-5-4-3

  3 years of preschool, 5 years of primary, 4 years of secondary, 3 years of university

• 6-5-4

  6 years of primary, 5 years of secondary, 4 years of university

• 6-3-3-4

  6 years of primary, 3 years of lower secondary, 3 years of higher secondary, 4 years of university

What was the first school founded in Japan?

• Yuelu Academy

• Daigakuryo

• Oxford University

• Sungkyunkwan University

During the Tokugawa era, terakoya schools primarily served who?

• Children of daimyos

• Children of samurai

• Children of merchants and townspeople

• Children of farmers

When did Japan experience unparalleled advancements in education?

• Following the end of the 200-year isolationist period

• During World War II

• Following the Ancient Period

• Following the Muromachi Period

What was the function of Japanese schools during the 1930s?

• Train children to be loyal to the state and gain vocational skills to serve the state

• Create a culture of inclusion for students of all abilities

• Educate children on traditional Confucian values

• Train students to think critically and problem-solve

What is Japanese food constructed around?

• Saltiness

• Bitterness

• Umami

• Serotonin

What is a booming industry in Japan?

• Healthcare

• Agriculture

• Sumo Wrestling

• Tourism