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1. In which year did the three kingdoms of Okinawa unite to form the Kingdom of Ryukyu?
2. Kobudo is an ancient Okinawan martial art which is defined as the art of using agricultural and fishing tools as weapons. What does the word "kobudo" mean?
3. The Satsuma clan from Japan invaded the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1609. They implemented a ban on weaponry which many people today believe was the main reason for the development of Okinawan martial arts. However, the Satsuma were not the first to implement a ban on weapons. Who was?
4. The three main systems of "Te", or "Tode", developed around three central areas on Okinawa. What were the names of these areas?
5. Before karate became known as "karate" (Empty Hand), it was simply referred to as "Te" or "Tode" on Okinawa. What does "Tode" mean?
6. Shuri Castle has been the capital of Okinawa since the Sanzan period (1322 - 1429). During the Battle of Okinawa it was almost completely destroyed. In what year did restoration work on it begin?
7. Karate and kobudo are the two best known martial arts which developed on Okinawa. However, Okinawa also has an indigenous form of wrestling. What is it called?
8. Who introduced karate to mainland Japan in 1922 after giving a demonstration in front of the Japanese Ministry of Education?
9. Many kobudo weapons were originally agricultural tools which were used as weapons of self protection. Which of the following kobudo weapons were NOT originally an agricultural tool?
10. The "tinbe" is a shield normaly used together with a "rochin", a short spear. What material was most commonly used to make the tinbe?
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