Japanese Culture

How many "main" islands make up Japan?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What continent is Japan located on?

• North America

• Africa

• Australia

• Asia

Most of Japan's early literature was written by

• leaders

• women

• the samurai

Which of the following is Japan?

• A
• B
• C
• D

What is a capitol of Japan?

• Tokyo
• Kyoto
• Hiroshima
• Okinawa

Japan is...

• ...bigger than Hawaii.
• ...about the same size as Hawaii.
• ...smaller than Hawaii.

At meal time, does the Japanese have many or one dish served at a time.

• Many dishes at once

• One main dish is served

The word "Sushi" means what?

• The fish used in the dish

• The vegetables used in the dish

• The vinegard rice used in the dish

• The way it is prepared/rolled

What is the proper Japanese manner for eating your food at a meal?

• Taste each thing first, then eat what you like the most second.

• Eat one thing entirely, before moving on to the next food.

• Take single bites from each food as you move clockwise around your plate.

What is Wasabi?

• A type of horseradish

• A pungent root vegetable

• A type of mustard

• A mild tuber vegetable