Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - Ounabara Vacational School ALL ANSWERS

Oceanography Proficiency

  • As sea surface temperature changes much less than land surface temperature, the difference in temperature between the two can vary throughout a day. What is the name for the wind that blows from the ocean to the land during the day caused by these temperature difference?

Sea Breeze

  • Which one of the following is considered a sea?

Red Sea

  • Oceanic trenches are long, narrow depression along the ocean. Found within one of these trenches, what is the deepest known point in the world called?

Challenger Deep

  • There is place in the Pacific Ocean not far from Hawaii where tons of marine trash has gathered due to currents and winds. What is this place called?

Great Pacific Garbage Patch

  • There is an area in the Pacific Ocean so far from any land and bereft of living organisms that it is an ideal spot when dropping space debris. What is this location called?

Point Nemo

  • Around 450 submarine cables are stretched along the ocean floor, with just one reaching thousands of kilometer in length. What is the purpose of these submarine cables?

International comms

  • According to the continental drift theory, there was a time when all landmasses formed a single supercontinent called Pangaea. What was the body of water surrounding this supercontinent called?

Panthalassa

  • The Kuroshio Current is a major ocean current that flows northward along the west coast of Japan. What is the name of the southward current that collids with the Kuroshio Current and thenceforth flows to North America?

Oyashio

  • The Strait of Magellan as discovered while seafarers were coursing new routes from Europe toward Asia westward. Which continent was this strait on?

South America

  • As pictured in this image, what do many surfers call this foamy white wave that occurs when a wave breaks?

Soup

Marine Life

  • Of the following marine organisms, which lives at the lowest point below sea level?

Footballfish

  • What is the name of the marine organism that cannot propel against tides and currents and is instead carried by them?

Plankton

  • Which is the largest marine animal in overall size?

Blue whale

  • Why do turtles appear to shed tears from their eyes when they lay eggs?

To regulate salt concentrations

  • Which of the following images is of the clownfish?

Orange and white striped fish

  • Penguins are famous for being flightless birds and exceptional swimmers. Which of the following species is the largest in size?

Emperor penguin

  • Of the following organisms, which one does not belong in the same animal class as the others?

Penguin

  • Which of the following marine organisms has lungs instead of gills, and therefore, cannot breathe underwater?

Orca

  • Jellyfish lack certain organs other animals may have, but they do possess structures that perform similar functions. Which of the following is one such structure in the moon jelly?

Eyes

  • Since dolphins do not have involuntary respiration, they must be conscious to breathe. How must they sleep in order to avoid suffocating or drowning?

They alternate which half of their brain sleeps

Muscular Science

  • Of the following vegetables, which has the most nutrients and is also most effective in helping build muscle?

Broccoli

  • Which of the following foods is said to be the best energy boost and can prevent muscle cramps, proving beneficial to eat prior to or while working out?

Banana

  • Which of the following exercises cannot be performed without equipment?

French press

  • In which of the following sports do athletes place particular emphasis on lifting weights with the neck muscles?

F1 Racing

  • Which of the following nutrients is most important for building muscle?

Protein

  • Which boneless cut of chicken is best for muscle building due to its high protein and low fat content?

Breast

  • Which of the following is NOT part of the Big 3 Workout, which helps improve core strength?

Push-Up

  • Which of the following is the largest muscle in the average adult male body?

Quadriceps

  • Protein supplements are useful for building muscle. When is generally the most appropriate time to consume them?

Within 30 minutes after exercising

  • What is the most appropriate way to reduce soreness from muscle aches after an intense workout?

Stretch and relax the affected muscles

Fashionista

  • What is the name of the outerwear made from a single piece of cloth worn by men in ancient Greece?

Toga

  • Which of the following articles of clothing is native to Scotland?

Kilt

  • Which of the following materials has a similar feel to acrylic fiber?

Wool

  • Which of the following hats takes its name from when it was worn during hunts?

Flat cap

  • From the following names of clothing patterns, which one makes use of the diamond shape?

Argyle

  • Which of the following articles of clothing is native to Vietnam?

Ao dai

  • Fill in the blank. A high-end fashion store in France would be said to specialize in haute ___.

Couture

  • Which of the following characteristics is not true of silk thread?

It is a plant-based fiber.

  • Which of the following fibers are neither animal-based not plant-based but artificially created?

Nylon

  • What is the origin of "polo" in polo shirts?

Polo, the sport

Hawaii Proficiency

  • Ahi poke is a popular dish in Hawaii. Poke means slice, but what does ahi mean?

Pacific Bluefin Tuna

  • Which holiday is celebrated by Hawaii, but not other states in the US?

King Kamehameha Day

  • Which of the following is the name of the reef triggerfish, the state fish of Hawaii, in the Hawaiian language?

Humuhumunukunukuapua’a

  • What does "ukelele" mean?

Jumping flea

  • Which of the following statements is true about Waikiki Beach as of 2024?

It was man-made

  • The Hawaiian language uses a 13-letter alphabet. Of the following choices, which is not used in the Hawaiian alphabet?

S

  • What is the Hawaiian gesture that involves raising both the thumb and pinky called?

Shaka sign

  • What famous Hawaiian confection is a fried doughnut coated in sugar?

Malasada

  • The white flower shown in the image is often seen in Hawaii and used in hair ornaments and lei. What is its name?

Plumeria

World Landmarks

  • The Palace of Westminster is a famous landmark in the United Kingdom. Located on the north end of the palace is a clock tower known as the Elizabeth Tower. It is more popularly known by what nickname?

Big Ben

  • Which of the following images depicts the Louvre?

Glass Pyramid

  • Angkor Wat is a world-famous landmark in Cambodia. Angkor is derived from the Sanskrit word for city, but what does Wat come from?

Temple

  • The Colosseum is a famous amphitheater at the center of Rome. It was used for what purpose during Ancient Rome?

A gladiatorial arena

  • The Statue of Liberty is one of the US' most famous landmarks, located on Liberty Island in NY Harbor. What object does Lady Liberty hold in her right hand?

A torch

  • Which of the following is true about the Sagrada Familia, the largest unfinished church in the world that’s located in Barcelona?

It went a long time without a building permit

  • Which of the following images depicts the Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile, which was commissioned by Napoleon and built in Paris, France?

Tall, white arch

  • Statues in Germany modeled after the Town Musicians of Bremen depict four animals. Which of the following is NOT one of the four?

Pigeon

  • At which iconic landmark do Royal Guards wearing their signature black bearskin caps carry out the Changing of the Guards ceremony?

Buckingham Palace

  • Several towns and large villages in Andalucia, Spain, such as Mijas and Frigiliana, are known as Pueblos Blancos. For what reason do they paint their houses white?

To protect them from sunlight

Alcohol Expertise

  • When alcohol is aged in barrels, a small amount evaporates through the wood during the aging process, resulting in a slight loss. What is this phenomenon called?

The angel's share

  • The drink shown here is a cocktail most commonly made with dry gin and vermouth, then garnished with an olive. What is the name of this cocktail?

Martini

  • The plant shown here is used in beer for its bittering, aromatic, and preservative qualities in addition to its ability to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. What is the name of this plant?

Hops

  • Which of the following cocktails shown here has Hawaii in the name?

Blue Hawaii (blue-colored cocktail)

  • Sometimes a bartender may serve whiskey on the rocks by simply adding a large sphere of ice. Which of the following statements about ice spheres is FALSE compared to regular ice cubes?

It is easier to prepare

  • When mixing a cocktail, what should be added to the device shown here (shaker)?

Ice

  • What does it mean to order a single or double whiskey?

How much whisky to pour

  • Sugarcane was once grown extensively in Hawaii. The sugar from these plants is even used to make a certain alcohol, one that a Hawaiian royal enjoyed so much he set up his own still. What is the name of this alcohol?

Rum

  • What is a facility that produces wine called?

Winery

  • Which of the following glasses is most commonly used to emphasize the aroma and carbonation of champagne?

Flute Glass (tall, thin glass)

Nutritionist

  • Which of the following is the name of the unsaturated fatty acid found in blueback fish?

Docosahexaenoic acid

  • Thought most people in Japan assoicated cheese with cow's milk, Scandinavian countries are known to make cheese from the milk of rather unexpected animals. Which of the following is such an animal?

Reindeer

  • Which of the following is a Turkish dish?

Kebab

  • Which of the following dishes uses fish in its recipe?

Acqua pazza

  • Which of the following nutrients is not found in tomatoes?

Vitamin D

  • What is the common name for a cold soup that uses a puree of mashed potatoes, cream, and bouillon?

Vichyssoise

  • Which of the following is a Spanish dish?

Tapas

  • Which of the folloiwng is the distinctive water-soluble dietary fiber?

Pectin

  • Which of the following pasta dishes is made with only the three ingredients of boiled pasta, black pepper, and cheese?

Cacio e pepe

  • Which of the following is the component found in spicy foods such as chili peppers that can also promote one's appetite or burn off fat?

Capsaicin

Piratology

  • The Mortimer Armada is often seen sailing the waters near Honolulu? Identify the symbol which appears on their flags and masts.

Crossed swords and knight's helmet

  • Pirates and men of the navy alike were both known to mainly drink alcohol, as water became contaminated easily. What is the name of the watered-down rum that was drunk at the time?

Grog

  • Madlantis is also known as a ship graveyard. What was the first kind of ship that drifted into its currents?

Tanker

  • You'll find a variety of ships on the seas near Honolulu. Which of these should you be wary of in your travels?

Pirate ship

  • Pirate ships will fly a flag to show their allegiance to a particular crew or captain, or even simply to show they're pirates. What is this flag generally called?

The Jolly Roger.

  • About 200 years ago, a Spanish vessel carrying cargo of what would currently be worth a billion dollars was raided by pirates. This treasure was said to have been buried somewhere in the Palmyra Atoll. What was the name of this Spanish vessel?

The Esperanza

  • Many a pirate makes their home in Rich Island, but what is this small spot of land's main industry?

Fishing

  • Pirates were known to have used weapons such as swords and pistols. What is the weapon in the image called, which was popular among pirates?

Cutlass

  • Who is said to have founded Madlantis?

Bryce Fairchild

Japanese Underworld Studies

  • The Sengoku Family was a direct family with a well-established name. Who was its patriarch?

Toranosuke Sengoku

  • The Tojo Clan is considered the largest yakuza organization to have ever existed in the Kanto region. It has seen six chairmen up until this point? Who was the third chairman?

Masaru Sera

  • Andre Richardson was the head of a globally known weapon smuggling organization. What was the name of this organization?

Black Monday

  • Which of the following images portrays a young captain of the Ryudo Family, an Okinawan yakuza organization?

Rikiya Shimabukuro (short hair, colorful shirt)

  • Jin Goda was the father of Ryuji Goda, who was known as the Dragon of Kansai. He was also a former chairman of the Omi Alliance, but of which generation?

Fifth

  • Naoki Katsuya was the patriarch of Ousaka Enterprises, an Omi Aliance subsidiary. He was also the president of a certain agency that operated as a front to conceal their illegal activities. What was the name of this agency?

Osaka Talent

  • Which of the following groups was not part of the Tojo Clan?

The Kijin Clan

  • Which of the following images portrays Ryuhei Hoshino, the second chairman of the Seiryu Clan, one of the criminal organizations that maintained the Great Wall of Muscle, a three-way power balance in Isezaki Ijincho, Yokohama?

Man with short gray hair, yellow kimono, and no facial hair

  • Sohei Dojima was the patriarch of a family within the Tojo Clan, the largest yakuza organization in the Kanto region. Which of the following crests belongs to his family?

Blue crest with silver right-angled designs

  • Kazuo Shibata was the patriarch of the Shibata Family, a subsidiary of the Tojo Clan. A certain sworn brother to Shibata was the chairman of a certain clan with its office based in Kamuro Theater. What was the name of this clan?

Hatsushiba Clan

Hawaiian Underworld Studies

  • Which of the following is the name of the high-end hotel with an illegal casino run by the Ganzhe?

Nirvana Hotel

  • Bryce Fairchild, the mastermind of the Hawaiian underworld, was arrested for collecting certain contraband from around the world and storing it illegally within Nele Island. What was this contraband?

Radioactive waste

  • What is the name of the hotel that concealed the hideout of the Barracudas?

Crystal Aloha Resort

  • What did the Barracudas do to those that opposed them, as a warning to others?

Gutted like fish

  • Which of the following is the commander of the Ganzhe, a Chinese mafia that operated within Hawaii?

Wong Tou

  • Which of the following images depicts the leader of the Barracudas, a gang that operated within Hawaii?

Man with mustache and hair in tight ponytail

  • Which of the following is the area in Honolulu which the Yamai Syndicate considered their turf?

Cultural District

  • Criminal organizations like a mafia are typically composed of people who share the same race or language, but the Barracudas have a very different common threat. What was this commonality among their members?

Formerly homeless

  • Some of Palekana's most faithful were recognized for their devotion and permitted to live on the sacred land of Nele Island. Some where even said to be brainwashed by the former Sage himself. What were these faithful called?

Haku

  • Which among these is the symbol of the Chinese mafia, the Ganzhe?

Diamond standing on its point with circular design inside it

SEGA Proficiency Tier 2

  • In SEGA's Sakura Wars, which division is the young Sakura Shinguji affiliated with?

Flower Division

  • Jet Set Radio is an action game released by SEGA. In addition to in-line skating, what else did this game's characters do around the city?

Graffiti

  • Sonic the Hedgehog is a young blue hedgehog who runs and rolls around at the speed of sound. This beloved and iconic character made his first appearance on which of these consoles?

Genesis / Mega Drive

  • SEGA has released various gaming consoles over the years. Which of the following is NOT one of these consoles?

Sega Pluto

  • Which of the following video game consoles is the Dreamcast?

White one with four controller ports and a triangle on top

  • Which of the following SEGA releases sees a group of heroes on their quest to take down Death Adder?

Golden Axe

  • In 1993, SEGA released what is widely recognized as the first 3D fighting game, which later became its own series. Which of the following is an image of the very first game in this series?

Virtua Fighter (group of people standing together, man with yellow shirt holding up his arms in the middle)

  • Which of the following is an image of the arcade cabinet for Out Run, a road racing simulator?

Red cabinet with back half of racing car in front of a screen

  • Which of the following SEGA releases is the shooter game known for its pastel-colored world where players control a sentient spaceship and fight against enemy invasion?

Fantasy Zone

SEGA Proficiency Tier 1

  • SEGA has released a variety of hardware over the years. Which of the following is one of their products?

TeraDrive

  • Space Channel 5 is a rhythmic action game released by SEGA in which the heroine Ulala is challenged to various dance battles in space. Which of the following is said by Ulala and her team after they strike a pose during a dance battle?

Chu!

  • The Valkyria Chronicles series is a strategy RPG by SEGA. In the first title of the series, which country are the protagonists from?

Principality of Gallia

  • Panzer Dragon II Zwei is a shooter game by SEGA. What is the name of the dragon who partners up with the protagonist Jean-Luc Lundi?

Lagi

  • Tails is a two-tailed fox who appears in SEGA'S Sonic the Hedgehog series. What is the name of the airplane that he pilots in Sonic the Hedgehog 2?

Tornado

  • R360 is a motion simulator released by SEGA that could spin 360 degrees on two axes. Which of the following images is of the R360 arcade cabinet?

Blue cabinet with circular design

  • Sakura Amamiya is one of the main protagonists in SEGA's Sakura Wars. When is her birthday?

March 19

  • In SEGA's Super Monkey Ball series, what is the name of the island that all of the monkeys live on?

Jungle Island

  • Sonic the Hedgehog is an action game released by SEGA. What is Sonic's height?

100cm

  • Which of the following character is Jeffry from SEGA's Virtua Fighter 3D fighting game series?

Shirtless man with black hair sticking up

Maritime Proficiency

  • Since ancient times, flags have been used as a means to signal other ships. Currently, there are international maritime signal flags for unified communication. Which of these flags communicates a need for assistance?

Red X on white background

  • According to international sea traffic rules, when two vessels are about to meet head-on, what actions should these vessels take?

Alter their course starboard

  • When piloting a sea vessel, what is the correct term for steering right?

Starboard

  • It is vital for seafarers to know their current position, which lighthouses often assist with. One such ligthhouse, dating from circa 300 BC, was an impressively large structure built on the island of Paros in Egypt. What was the name of this lighthouse?

Lighthouse of Alexandria

  • Canals and straits must be taken into account when designing modern ships. The maximum size of a ship that can pass through the Panama and Suez Canals, and the Strait of Malacca, are described with terms that incorporate the names of these waterways. What suffixes this term?

-max

  • What is the name of this vessel which features two parallel hulls, used since ancient times in the Hawaiian and Polynesian regions?

Catamaran

  • As these is a risk of capsizing from being too light, ships will often have weights put on them to maintain their balance. What are these weights called?

Ballasts

  • Ships stay afloat on the water through buoyancy. The physical principle of buoyancy states that a force on a submerged object is equal to the weight of the fluid that is displaced by the object. What is this principle called?

Archimedes' principle

  • Sailboats are named for being primarily propelled by the wind hitting their sails. Combat ships propelled by manned oars are called galleys. What was the name for the type of galley which employed three tiered lines of oars, used in Ancient Greece?

Trireme

  • What is the name of the ship part which runs from the front to the back of the bottom of the boat, comprising its base?

Keel

Mathematics Proficiency

  • Choose the correct solution to the following problem: 120x2.

240

  • Solve for x in the following numerical sequence: 6, x, 496, 8128, 3350336.

28

  • Given the displayed time, how many minutes will it take for time to read 9:30?

55 minutes

  • Solve for x in the following numerical sequence: 1, 3, 6, x, 15, 21, 28, 36.

10

  • Choose the correct solution to the following problem: 14+37.

51

  • Given the die face shown (5), what is the value of the opposite side?

2

  • Choose the correct solution to the following problem: 72 - 3 - 17.

52

  • Choose the correct solution to the following problem: 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9-10.

35

  • Which of the following layouts can form a cube?

Six squares in a T-shape.

Music Proficiency

  • In an orchestra, wind instruments are divided into woodwind and brass. Which of the following is a brass instrument?

Trumpet

  • A violin produces sound by drawing a bow across its strings. What material is the bow hair made from?

Horse-tail hair

  • A percussion instrument produces sound from being struck, shaken, or scraped. Some examples of percussion instruments include cymbals, castanets, or even the piano. Which of the following is also a percussion instrument?

Xylophone

  • What is the name of the tool used to adjust rhythm to a certain tempo?

Metronome

  • Which of the following pieces was composed by Frederic Chopin?

Minute Waltz

  • A clef is a symbol that is placed at the left end of a musical staff to indicate the pitch of the notes written on it. Which letter of the alphabet is used to notate the treble clef?

G

  • Composers and arrangers give direction to a piece such as its intensity and tempo. They do this by using terminology shared with the performers to aid them in visualizing the piece. Which of the following means to play very, very loudly?

Fortississimo

  • Fill in the blank. Johann Sebastian __ was a musician who composed many pieces during the Baroque period.

Bach

  • Which musician composed famous pieces such as Moonlight Sonata, Ode to Joy, and 5th Symphony?

Beethoven

  • Pablo de Sarasate was a composer best known for his piece Zigeunerweisen. Which country was he born in?

Spain

Pharmacology

  • Which of these chemical compounds is found in ointment used to treat eczema?

Steroid

  • There are 3 common methods for taking medication. One is orally, as with oral medicine, another is topically, as with ointments. What is the third method?

Injection

  • Which of the following is used to ease physical pain?

Morphine

  • Which of the following purified components is effective in retaining the moisture in one's skin?

White petroleum

  • What is the chemical compound found in antiseptics?

Ethanol

  • Various medicines are researched and developed to combat sickness around the globe. What is the collective name for medicine with the same properties as the original that is released after the latter's patent expires?

Generic drugs

  • Which of the following is considered a topical medication?

Lozenge

  • Which of the following components is effective in relieving pain from headaches and inflammation?

Acetylsalicyclic acid

  • There are several ways to obtain medication in modern times. Which of the following requires both a doctor's consultation and permission to obtain?

Prescription medication

  • Which of the following is an oral medicine?

Powdered medicine

Gem Proficiency

  • What is a ring called when it is offered to a significant other during a proposal?

Engagement Ring

  • What does the United Kingdom use to designate ring sizes?

Latin Alphabet

  • Which gem is famous for forming within the tissues of a living thing?

Pearl

  • Which of the following rings incorporates a gemstone that looks different from sapphire, but is actually another variety of the same mineral as sapphire?

Ruby (red gem)

  • Which of the following is true about diamonds?

They can break when struck with a hammer

  • Gold jewelry is marked with notations such as “K14” to indicate the proportion of gold as opposed to other alloys. Which of the following notates pure gold?

K24

  • Which of the following gemstones is formed from hardened tree sap?

Amber

  • In Oscar Wilde’s fairy tale, The Happy Prince, the statue of a prince asks a swallow to take the jewels and gold leaf adorning his body and deliver them to the poor. Which jewel served as the prince’s blue eyes?

Sapphire

  • Which of the following jewels must be carefully maintained and stored to protect it from dry air and to preserve its beauty and luster?

Emerald (green gem)

  • Which of the following gemstones is pyroelectric, meaning it generates voltage when heated up or under pressure?

Tourmaline

Trivia King Tier 2

  • Who is the almighty god of the sky and thunder in Greek mythology?

Zeus

  • Which artist painted notable works such as Sunflowers and L’Arlesienne, but was not financially successful during his lifetime?

Vincent van Gogh

  • Which of the following is the chameleon, a lizard known for its ability to change its body color to blend into the environment?

Green lizard with curled tail and large eyes, sitting on a branch

  • Darts is a competitive sport where the player throws three pointed missiles at a dartboard to score points. How many points have been scored in the following picture?

85

  • In the modern age, UTC is the standard time common around the globe. What is the name of the observatory in England which acts as the base for the GMT time zone and adjusts UTC?

Greenwich Observatory

  • What is the name of the racing technique in which a vehicle rounds a curve by skidding the tires, saving time as a result?

Drifting

  • Which of the following was originally used to remove pencil marks before the eraser was invented?

Bread

  • Which of the following is the field of study that focuses on the principles of electrons, atoms molecules, and other micro particles, most notably when it comes to space research?

Quantum physics

  • Which of the following vegetables will float in fresh water?

Pumpkin

  • What is the common name for when a hand in poker contains five cards of the same suit?

Flush

Trivia King Tier 1

  • What is the alternative name for the second-magnitude star commonly referred to in the 21st century as the North Star?

Polaris

  • In cue sports such as billiards and snooker, the game begins by positioning the balls together in a rack, then shooting the cue ball to scatter them. What is the name of this opening shot?

Break shot

  • What is the name of the ancient Indian board game that is said to be the origin of modern shogi or chess?

Chaturanga

  • Which of the following is not an ape?

Japanese macaque

  • Like octopuses, what organ does a squid possess three of?

Heart

  • What was the basis for measuring one pound?

The weight of flour consumed by one person per day

  • Which of the following statements about snails is false?

Their mucus can dissolve metal

  • Which of the following flowers is not poisonous?

Gerbera (bright pink with dark center)

  • The Grimm brothers, a pair of German writers, are known for their Grimm's Fairy Tales, a collection of fairy tales familiar to many to this day, even in Japan. Which of the following is not a part of this collection?

The Little Mermaid

Ounabara Proficiency

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