Japanese Culture

Which of the following is a core value in Japanese culture that helps maintain peace within a group?

• Personal ambition

• Group harmony

• Free speech

• Self-expression

What historical event significantly influenced Japan's relationship with the U.S. after World War II?

• Cold War

• U.S. invasion of Korea

• The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Pearl Harbor

What are juku in the Japanese education system?

• School clubs

• Private cram schools for extra study

• Religious schools

• Art academies

What period marked the modernization of Japan's public education system?

• Heian Period

• Tokugawa Period

• Meiji Restoration

• Edo Period

Which value is strongly emphasized in Japanese schools and daily life?

• Personal wealth

• Fame

• Entertainment

• Moral education

What technological advancement is Japan well-known for integrating into society?

• Artificial Intelligence and robotics

• Flying cars

• Quantum computing

• Cryptocurrency

How are students in Japan typically involved in school cleanliness?

• They hire janitors

• Parents clean classrooms

• Students clean their own classrooms

• There's no emphasis on cleanliness

What type of ceremony in Japan promotes peace, reflection, and mindfulness?

• Graduation

• Tea ceremony

• Marriage

• Sports festival

Why did the government issue the 1890 Imperial Rescript on Education?

• To promote Christianity

• To emphasize obedience and Confucian values

• To discourage higher learning

• To end compulsory education

How does Japan balance tradition and innovation?

• By integrating modern technology while preserving traditions

• By focusing only on economic growth

• By replacing old customs with technology

• By rejecting Western culture