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The first recorded eruption of Mount Fuji occurred in the year 781, and it has erupted 16 times since then, with the last recorded eruption occurring in 1707. Mount Fuji is currently classified as dormant, but eruption is possible again at some point in the future. Currently, the volcano exhibits no signs of activity, so tourists and hikers routinely visit the peak.
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Q: What is the eruption history of Mount Fuji?
A: The first recorded eruption of Mount Fuji occurred in the year 781, and it has erupted 16 times since then, with the last recorded eruption occurring in 1707. Mount Fuji is currently classified as dormant, but eruption is possible again at some point in the future. Currently, the volcano exhibits no signs of activity, so tourists and hikers routinely visit the peak. -
Q: What is the former name of Cambodia?
A: The former name of Cambodia was "Kampuchea," a name the Khmer people of Southeast Asia called their nation for centuries, according to Asia Travel. The English name for the country, Cambodia, is an adaptation of "Kampuja." -
Q: When did Hong Kong become independent?
A: The Encyclopædia Britannica states that Hong Kong is not an independent state but a special administrative region under Chinese control. The British returned Hong Kong to China on July 1, 1997. -
Q: What is Mother Teresa's greatest achievement?
A: Mother Teresa's greatest achievement was probably the founding of the Missionaries of Charity, an order of nuns dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poor. Established in 1950 in Calcutta, India, it has grown from its initial 12 members to more than 4,000 worldwide as of 2014. -
Q: When did Japan become a nation?
A: Japan's birth as a nation, depending on the definition of nation used, could be as dated 10,000 years ago, when a hunter-gatherer society called the Jamon developed. Its birth date also could be identified as 710 A.D., when the first strong central government developed in Nara. -
Q: What were the after effects of the Korean War?
A: The most noticeable after effects of the Korean War include rising tension during the Cold War, human casualties and the division of families due to the war. The Korean War was fought by North and South Korea from 1950-1953. Both sides had support from other countries. -
Q: What do Chinese lanterns symbolize?
A: There are many myths to explain the origin of the Chinese lanterns, but one that sticks out the most is that they represent Buddha's power to dispel darkness. The story goes that during the first century, Emperor Mingdi sent a scholar to India for Buddhist scriptures and, upon the scholar's return, the Emperor had a temple built to house the scriptures. He had lanterns displayed to keep the darkness away. -
Q: Who is Li Peng?
A: Li Peng is a retired politician. He served as the fourth premier of the People's Republic of China from 1988 to 1998. He was also chairman of the Standing Committee within the National People's Congress from 1998 to 2003. -
Q: Why is Korea called the Hermit Kingdom?
A: Strict isolationist policies in Korea have earned it the nickname of the Hermit Kingdom. Those policies were first implemented when the Joseon Dynasty of Korea (1392 A.D. - 1897 A.D.), also known as the Choson Dynasty, was invaded on numerous occasions during the 16th and 17th centuries. -
Q: Why did Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?
A: Mughal emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal from 1632 until 1654 as a monument and mausoleum for his wife, Arjumand Banu Begum, also known as Mumtaz Mahal. In 2005, former Indian Bharatiya Janata Party official Vinay Katiyar claimed the building was a Hindu temple to Shiva built by Raja Jai Singh, and that the mausoleum is called Tejo Mai Mahal. The party quickly distanced itself from Katiyar's controversial claim. -
Q: What does the Japanese flag symbolize?
A: The Japanese flag symbolizes a rising sun. The official name of the flag is Nisshoki, which means "sun marked flag." The red circle on the flag is called Hinomaru or "circle of the sun." Scholars believe the flag has existed in some form since the 12th century, though it did not become the de facto flag until 1870 and was not legally adopted as the national flag until 1999, the same year Japan's national anthem became official. . -
Q: How did Gandhi gain independence for India?
A: Mohandas Gandhi used nonviolent civil disobedience during a campaign in 1930 and 1931 to pave the way for Indian independence. His efforts started with the Salt March, which undermined British authority and gave Indians a sense of national solidarity. -
Q: How did Confucianism impact China?
A: Confucianism impacted China by teaching social values and transcendent concepts, and by establishing institutions such as churches, schools and state buildings. Confucianism, in the most basic sense, classifies as a religion. However, historians consider Confucianism a civil religion, as its teachings and concepts touch on all aspects of society and life, carried out through rules, laws and codes. -
Q: What is the meaning of the Hinduism symbol?
A: There are many symbols in the Hindu religion that represent its teachings and gods. Hand and body symbols are called "mudras." Icon symbols are called "murti." -
Q: Who is the current prime minister of China?
A: As of 2014, the Chinese prime minister, known as Premier, is Li Keqiang. Born in 1955 in Anhui province, he was 57 years old when he was elected in 2013. He is the son of a local official. -
Q: What are Mao Zedong's accomplishments?
A: A controversial figure in Chinese history, Mao Zedong founded the People's Republic of China, transforming the nation into a socialist state and nationalizing industry and business under the government while implementing socialist reforms. His ideology, a combination of Marxist-Leninist thought and his political and military policies, is referred to under the collective umbrella of Maoism. He's praised for modernizing China and criticized for being a dictator who violated human rights. -
Q: What was the contribution of Apolinario Mabini?
A: Apolinario Mabini dedicated his life so that Filipinos could attain independence from the Spanish government. Known as "the Brains of the Revolution," Mabini was born on July 22, 1864 in Tanauan, Batangas, and is considered a great Filipino revolutionary hero. -
Q: Where and why did Mao Zedong gain power?
A: Mao Zedong's power was something that he earned through the years as he grew up, working with revolutionists, refusing to settle for the traditional ways and educating himself on Marxism and Leninism. Zedong became one of the founding members of the Communist party of China in 1921. -
Q: What work did Mahatma Gandhi do?
A: By trade, Mahatma Gandhi was educated as a lawyer, but he is best known for his role in the Indian independence movement and his tireless efforts to promote civil rights through his philosophy of nonviolent civil disobedience. Gandhi led national campaigns to advance causes he believed in, including anti-poverty campaigns and campaigns to expand the rights of women, and particularly to achieve self-rule for India. -
Q: Who are Mumtaz Mahal's children?
A: Mumtaz Mahal, the Mughal empress in whose memory the Taj Mahal was built, had 14 children with her husband, Shah Jahan I. Seven of these children died at birth or in early childhood. -
Q: What were the results of the Chinese Revolution of 1911?
A: The Chinese Revolution of 1911, also known as the Xinhai Revolution, ended the Qing Dynasty, formed the Republic of China and sparked a lengthy period of ideological and political struggle. Sun Yat-sen, the revolution's leader, was pronounced the first provisional president of the new republic on December 29, 1911 and a new flag, referred to as the Five Races Under One Union flag, was adopted as the emblem of the nation. The last Chinese Emperor, Xuantong Puyi, officially abdicated on February 12, 1912, signaling the beginning of the Chinese Republican Era and the end of 4,000 years of Imperial rule.
