Ainu Culture and Oppression

Question 02
By how much did the Ainu population drop in the early 19th century?
• A)
  From 26,000 to 17,000
• B)
  From 30,000 to 20,000
• C)
  From 20,000 to 15,000
• D)
  From 25,000 to 10,000
Question 03

What does the word 'Ainu' mean?

Question 04

What was the Ainu population approximately in the early 19th century prior to decline due to diseases?

Question 05

What significant change occurred to the Ainu culture after the Japanese colonization of Hokkaido?

Question 06

What efforts are the Ainu making to regain cultural identity?

Question 07
What are the Ainu doing to regain their cultural identity?
• A)
  They are adopting the Japanese language.
• B)
  They are promoting traditional Ainu dances and ceremonies.
• C)
  They are moving to other regions of Japan.
• D)
  They are stopping traditional practices.
Question 08

What actions are the Ainu taking to regain their cultural identity?

Question 09

What does writing in the Ainu alphabet represent?

Question 10
What does the endangered status of the Ainu alphabet signify according to the text?
• A)
  It is underused compared to other alphabets
• B)
  It represents a culture under siege
• C)
  It has no native speakers
• D)
  It is the only writing system used by the Ainu