ECON 2J03 Environmental Economics Quiz 4 | Q&A 100% answered Correctly_ summer 2025/2026.

ECON 2J03 Environmental Economics Quiz 4 | Q&A 100% answered Correctly_ summer 2025/2026. Why did his parents name him "Hisashi" 九? How was he called later? Select all that apply. Question 1 options: Because his parents loved "baseball" which is called "Yakyu 野九" in Japanese. Because he was the ninth and last child in the family, and " 九" means "nine" in Japanese. Normally, character "九" is not read as "Hisashi" but it is read as "Kyu" in Japanese. Because his parents want him to live long, they took the sound of the second kanji of "eikyu" 永久 wh means eternal. His name was actually derived from the Chinese character "Qiu," which means autumn or harvest, and w chosen to represent the family's hopes for a bountiful and fruitful future. He was born as Hisashi Oshima, but he changed his name to Kyu Sakamoto when he pursued his career music. Question 2 (1 point) Saved To the question of "What is a song from the Showa period that you want to leave to the next generation?", what was the song responded by many people? Question 2 options: Ashita ga arusa Sad 60 years old Dynamite Ue wo muite auko (Sukiyaki) Ringo Oiwake This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:48 GMT -05:00 Saved Who achieved the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with a song exclusively in a nonEnglish language, following Sakamoto Kyu as the only Asian act in history? Question 3 options: Pikotaro Nobody BTS PSY Black Pink Question 4 (1 point) Saved Select the correct statements about the theme songs for Attack on Titan. Choose all that apply. Question 4 options: "Red Swan," the sweeping opening theme of Attack on Titan season three was created by composer, pian and rock drummer YOSHIKI, leader of the rock band X Japan, and HYDE, vocalist of legendary rock L'Arc-en-Ciel. The opening song for the final season "The Rumbling" is performed by Shinsei Kamattechan. Linked Horizon is known for incorporating epic orchestral elements into its music, contributing to the gra and intense atmosphere of Attack on Titan's opening themes. Kohta Yamamoto performed the second ending theme song, "Yuugure no Tori," for Attack on Titan's seco season. Hiroyuki Sawano composed the opening theme song "Guren no Yumiya" for Attack on Titan's first seas Question 5 (3 points) This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:48 GMT -05:00 What were "Three Sacred Treasures" in the 1950s in Japan? Choose that all apply. Select 3 correct answer(s) Question 5 options: Camera refrigerators telephone cars black and white televisions Video recorder air conditioners washing machines color television Question 6 (1 point) Saved Read the descriptions of Japanese song below and select all the true descriptions. Question 6 options: During the 1940s, the Japanese government began to use music as a propaganda tool, and songs w written to promote patriotism and support for the military. Enka is a popular music genre in Japan that emerged in the post-World War II era. The word "enka" litera means "Japanese ballad," and the genre is characterized by its melancholic melodies and nostalgic lyric Japanese popular music was called differently by the period. First, it was called "Ryukoka" in the Meiji period. It changed to "Kayokyoku" in the Showa period. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:48 GMT -05:00 Saved Select the correct descriptions of how English Lyrics are used in Japanese songs. Question 7 options: One OK Rock is known for having a significant number of English lyrics, with several songs featur larger English sections than Japanese. "Tokyo March" (1929) featured numerous loanwords and reflected the dominant influence of West culture in its lyrics. Katyusha song was the theme of the movie Soyokaze which was the first post-war movie to make it throu GHQ's censorship because the Lyrics included a lot of English words. Some J-pop artists such as AKB48, Sothern All Stars, and Utada Hikaru seldom use English in their lyr Matsutoya (Arai) Yumi, who created the theme songs for "Kiki's Delivery Service," stated that she us English words in her songs to add a hint of Western culture in an elegant manner. Question 8 (1 point) Saved Select all the correct descriptions of Misora Hibari. Question 8 options: Hibari Misora was primarily known as a classical ballet dancer before she became a famous enka singe Misora's "Yawara" is a song about the Japanese martial art of judo and was a hit at the time. Judo w approved as an official Olympic sport in 1964, which coincided with the release of "Yawara." Misora Hibari was a successful actress, appearing in many films and television dramas throughout career. Misora Hibari released "Tokyo Boogie Woogie" in 1947, and it gave great hope to post-war Japan l "Apple's Song." Misora Hibari was one of the most popular and beloved entertainers in Japan during the 20th century, a This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:48 GMT -05:00 Question 9 (1 point) Saved What caused the spread of colour TV in Japan in the 60s? Question 9 options: A lot of people in Japan lost their jobs, and they had nothing to do except for watching colour TV progra Technological advancements in colour TV technology GHQ supported to spread of colour TV because they wanted to sell American-branded Televisions Japan. The influence of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics as people wanted to watch the Olympic games in colour. The strong economic growth that Japan was experiencing at the time Question 10 (5 points) Saved Match the name of the Idol (Idol group) with the description. In the sentence, the pronoun "they" may be used as a singular. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:48 GMT -05:00 Saved Match the name of dance with the description. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:48 GMT -05:00 Saved Select all the true statement about Takarazuka Revue. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:48 GMT -05:00 The Takarazuka Revue was founded in 1914 by Ichizo Kobayashi and is still a major cultural institution Japan today. Takarazuka Revue is a renowned all-female musical theater troupe in Japan, known for its elabor performances, where women play both male and female roles. Takarazuka's performances often feature lavish costumes, intricate choreography, and musical numbe drawing influence from Western theater and Japanese traditional art. Only taller performers are chosen for male roles (known as otokoyaku), the primary requirement is not actress's ability to convincingly portray the male character's mannerisms, voice, and presence. Their hei is more important than acting skill and stage presence in determining who plays these roles. Singing skills are not very important in Takarazuka. Performers, especially those playing otokoyaku (m roles), are not expected to have strong vocal abilities to handle complex musical numbers. Acting a dancing makes Takarazuka performances unique, and these skills are crucial for success in the troupe, b not singing skills. Question 13 (1 point) Saved Select the all true statements about Bunraku. Question 13 options: It is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and is known for its detailed artistry and emotional depth. Bunraku incorporates Western-style music and dance into its performances. A collaboration between Bunraku and Once Peace happened in 2021 and it was a unique and interest project that blended the rich cultural traditions of Japan with the exciting world of One Piece. The stories told in Bunraku often revolve around historical events, love, and tragedy. Bunraku is a traditional form of Japanese puppet theater, where large, intricately crafted puppets operated by 3 puppeteers. Question 14 (1 point) This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:48 GMT -05:00 Select the all true statements about Kabuki. Question 14 options: Kabuki (歌舞伎) is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavi stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers. The name of special style of makeup for Kabuki is called Kumadori. A red makeup is used for supernatu heroes and a blue makeup is used for villains in Kabuki. During the Meiji period, Kabuki actors were extremely popular, and ukiyo-e prints featuring actors were high demand. The roots of Kabuki can be traced back to the art of song and dance performed by the priestess "Izumo Okuni." Subsequently, "Prostitutes' Kabuki," which was performed by prostitutes, also gained popularit Hanamichi is a walkway which extends into audience. It is used to make dramatic entrance and exits. Kabuki, the hanamichi or runway, is used to create a sense of intimacy between the performers and audience, allowing the actors to perform in close proximity to the spectators. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:48 GMT -05:00 Powered by TCPDF ()