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Tsunami Awareness in Japan: Historical Accounts

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Tsunami Awareness in Japan: Historical Accounts

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What is the Japanese term for enormous tidal waves caused by earthquakes or submarine volcanic action?

Tornado

Tsunami (correct)

Typhoon

Hurricane

Which northeastern provinces in Japan were struck by a nearly two hundred miles long wave on June 17, 1896?

Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Niigata

Miyagi, Iwate, Aomori (correct)

Hokkaido, Nagano, Fukushima

What was Hamaguchi Gohei's role in the village before the calamity struck?

Teacher

Headman and influential advisor (correct)

Fisherman

Temple Priest

What title was Hamaguchi Gohei sometimes officially referred to as due to his status in the community?

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What can be inferred about the period of distress in the village after the tsunami hit?

It was prolonged because of the lack of fast communication between districts. Signup and view all the answers

How did the villagers show their gratitude towards Hamaguchi Gohei?

By declaring him a god and building a temple for him. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about Hamaguchi Gohei's attitude towards becoming rich?

He rejected any attempts to make him rich. Signup and view all the answers

How did the villagers honor Hamaguchi Gohei's memory after his passing?

By building a shrine and worshipping his spirit. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the tsunami on the village described in the passage?

Most of the village and fields were destroyed, leaving only two straw roofs in the offing. Signup and view all the answers

What led Hamaguchi Gohei to set fire to the rice?

To sacrifice his possessions in order to save four hundred lives. Signup and view all the answers

How did the villagers react when they realized why they were alive?

They expressed gratitude and wonder at his unselfish forethought. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Hamaguchi Gohei weeping at the end of the passage?

The tears were due to his relief and happiness, along with his age and trials. Signup and view all the answers