Why didn't the Meiji government create a constitution?

To provide a structure of governance

a small group of people having control of a country

Japanese artistic style that westerners enjoyed

The most important reason for the development of the Charter of Oath by Emperor Meiji:

ensure the loyalty of all Japanese citizens

The Shogun and Bakufu implemented the policy of isolation...

as a last resort to protect Japan's sovereignty

In the Meiji period of Japan, which new element of government was considered most essential?

Emphasis on loyalty to the Emperor

The Meiji government also wanted Japan to...

More industrialized to compete with the West

What is gunboat diplomacy?

negotiation supported by the threat or use of military force

Shishi, such as Sakuma, believed Japan could maintain is sovereignty by (pg. 174-175)

uniting western and eastern ideas

A "representative government" means:

decisions are made by elected officials

What was the purpose of the Charter Oath, which was signed by Emperor Meiji?

to make all Japanese citizens loyal

How did he lives of farmers change?

They were taxed on their land, not on what they produced

Matsukata Masayoshi did which of the following to improve Japan's economy?

Increased taxes and lowering the value of printed money

Renegotiating the unequal treaties was a way for Japan's government to

begin reshaping Japan's worldview

Which factor was most significant to the end of isolation?

Japan feared it would lose power to Europe as had China.

which of the following was NOT one of the goals outlined in the Charter Oath?

Expelling all foreigners in Japan

How did the ideas of citizenship and participation change

Everyone became more involved in day to day concerns

Why did the Meiji government want to undergo rapid changes in the 1870's?

To become strong and competitive like the "West"

During the Meiji restoration, how did lives of the Daimyo change?

They couldn't make money from their domains

Which of the following was NOT a conclusion of the Iwakura Report?

A solid social structure/hierarchy is crucial.

What was a reason that Japan wanted to strengthen its military

To defeat internal opposition and show strength to the west

What is one thing Mori Arinori is known for?

Establishing standard curriculum for all levels of school

how did people's attitudes change during the Meiji Restoration

People valued new ideas of liberty and individualism

Fukuzawa Yukichi was important because of..

He encouraged Japan to learn about western culture and tech

Who did the lives of samurai change?

The modern military took away the samurai's importance

The Shogun and the Bakufu believed that the policy of isolation

was the last resort to maintaining their power and isolation

ritual suicide by disembowelment by a sword;

The motto that best described the backlash to Westernization is

Western Science, Japanese Essence

How did the lives of commoners change?

The feudal class ended, so they could move up in society

What happened to the Social Hierarchy (Samurai, Farmer, Merchant, Nonhuman, out cast) of Japan

It was abolished and people could choose their job and move

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1
Why didn't the Meiji government create a constitution?
To provide a structure of governance
To divide Japan equally
To be More like China
To unify Japan
2
An oligarchy is:
one person having absolute control of a country
rule of a country by a monarch
a small group of people having control of a country
rule of a country by elected officials
3
What is Japonisme?
Japanese food
Anime
The French word for Japan
Japanese artistic style that westerners enjoyed
4
The most important reason for the development of the Charter of Oath by Emperor Meiji:
ensure the loyalty of all Japanese citizens
show confidence in all areas of the new government
show the nation that he was serious about his new rule
appease the Western nations
5
Who was actually in charge of the new Meiji government?
young leaders, former Samurai
ordinary Japanese citizens
the military
Emperor Meiji
6
The Shogun and Bakufu implemented the policy of isolation...
as a last resort to protect Japan's sovereignty
because it was the only way to guarantee control of trade
to keep Japan's resources secure
in order to maintain control over the daimyo
7
In the Meiji period of Japan, which new element of government was considered most essential?
Abolition of the Japanese feudal system
Creation of a Western-style democracy
Emphasis on loyalty to the Emperor
Guarantee of rights to all Japanese citizens
8
Which two areas were the most significant advances in the late Meiji period?
education and military
politics and education
education and industry
military and industry
9
The Meiji government also wanted Japan to...
More industrialized to compete with the West
Become a society of dancing Samurai
Become less industrialized and rely n farmers
Listen only to western music to learn western culture.
10
What is gunboat diplomacy?
because the isolation policy was creating conflict in Japan
negotiation supported by the threat or use of military force
Having a boat negotiate for you
Trading boats to make a diplomatic deal
11
Shishi, such as Sakuma, believed Japan could maintain is sovereignty by (pg. 174-175)
uniting western and eastern ideas
maintain Japan's isolationist policy
assassinating Commodore Perry
restricting all trade with foreigners
12
During the Meiji period, the ____ had great influence on world trade; in many cases a monopoly
Dutch Japan Company
Russian-American Company
Dutch East India Company
Russian-Chinese Company
13
A "representative government" means:
the government power is held by few officials
decisions are made by elected officials
decisions are made by one powerful figure (i.e. emperor)
hereditary government. Officials inherit official position.
14
What was the purpose of the Charter Oath, which was signed by Emperor Meiji?
to satisfy the western nations and prevent more treaties
to show the plans of the new government
to prove to the people that the Emperor was serious
to make all Japanese citizens loyal
15
How did he lives of farmers change?
They were free to Move around the country and sell crops
Farmers became food for the population of Japan
They all moved to China due to better conditions
They were taxed on their land, not on what they produced
16
Matsukata Masayoshi did which of the following to improve Japan's economy?
Drastically reduced government spending
Increased taxes and lowering the value of printed money
Drastically increased government spending
Urged the gov't to renegotiate unequal treaties
17
The oligarchy disagreed on what type of gov't to have. The idea of a German style ___ gov't won
Marxist
Democratic
Oligarchy
Centralized
18
Renegotiating the unequal treaties was a way for Japan's government to
prove itself to western nations
begin reshaping Japan's worldview
attract immigrants to the country
take back control of manufacturing and business
19
Which factor was most significant to the end of isolation?
Japanese studying a Deshima were exposed to Western ideas
Trade b/w countries was more important and unavoidable
The Bakufu were viewed as too weak to run the country.
Japan feared it would lose power to Europe as had China.
20
How did Japan see China after the Opium Wars with Great Britain?
A strong military superpower
A weak and submissive country
A profitable country
An overpopulated country
21
which of the following was NOT one of the goals outlined in the Charter Oath?
Seeking knowledge from around the world
Abolition of the feudal system
Expelling all foreigners in Japan
Recognizing men of talent, instead of family connections
22
How did the ideas of citizenship and participation change
People were happy to let the Emperor and oligarchy rule
Everyone became more involved in day to day concerns
People would write letters, protest and complain to the gov
Participation in government declined
23
Japan opened its doors to the West mainly because of
Emperor Meiji had personal ties to Europe
Pressures from foreign powers
because the isolation policy was creating conflict in Japan
Pressures from the Japanese citizens
24
Which of the following documents outlined the goals of the new Meiji regime?
The Charter Oath
The Iwakura Report
The Closed Country Edict
The Harris Treaty
25
Why did the Meiji government want to undergo rapid changes in the 1870's?
To become strong and competitive like the "West"
To be more powerful than the Chinese
For world domination
To become wizards
26
During the Meiji restoration, how did lives of the Daimyo change?
They were merged with the court nobility
They became Moreno powerful and influential
They couldn't make money from their domains
They became less dependant on the government
27
Which of the following was NOT a conclusion of the Iwakura Report?
Religious freedom is very important
The West was wealthy because it had representative government
A solid social structure/hierarchy is crucial.
Governments should encourage enterprise and innovation
28
What was a reason that Japan wanted to strengthen its military
To invade Russia
To defeat internal opposition and show strength to the west
To invade the USA
The become a colonial power and expand Japan's influence
29
Many countries' ships flew the _______ flag as a way to sail into Japanese territory to trade.
Dutch
French
Portuguese
Chinese
30
What is one thing Mori Arinori is known for?
Establishing standard curriculum for all levels of school
Creating national universities that were tuition free
Bringing Canada's education system to Japan
Making the first school in Japan's history
31
What did;Commodore Perry initially want from Japan;
steam ships
coaling station
a US military base
a government building
32
The constitution gave the emperor power to
Power to appoint judges and other officials
Command the military
Destroy the jedi
To declare war on the USA
33
how did people's attitudes change during the Meiji Restoration
People valued new ideas of liberty and individualism
The Japanese felt angry with the emperor
people were really happy with everything
Some people were bitter of the west and losing their culture
34
The Japanese realized it needed to compete with the West after seeing _____ influence in China.
British
Russian
French
American
35
Fukuzawa Yukichi was important because of..
He encouraged Japan to learn about western culture and tech
He promoted Education as being key to Japan's success
His influential newspaper showed change as being an OK thing
He was part of the Iwakura Mission & brought new ideas back
36
The signing of unequal treaties with western powers created
internal crisis in Japan
opportunity for Japan to prosper and expand
a new stronger and more powerful Japan
equal opportunities for Japan and Western societies
37
How old was Emperor Meiji when he issued the Charter Oath?
15
19
17
21
38
What did the government want to become the official religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Shintoism
Shintoism
39
Who did the lives of samurai change?
They remained important members of the government
None of the above.
The modern military took away the samurai's importance
They became extinct and her hunted down
40
What was the term used to describe Commodore Perry's ships?
Black Ships
Steam Ships
Floating mountains
Sail ships
41
What did Japan want to be recognized as during the Meiji Restoration?
A democratic society
A place with modern technologies
A wealthy country
A power equal to the West
42
Who were the first to bring western ideas to Japan?
United States
French
British
Dutch
43
The Shogun and the Bakufu believed that the policy of isolation
was a policy that other countries wanted to imitate
was the last resort to maintaining their power and isolation
was not detrimental to the people
was important to the identity of the Japanese
44
The Meiji Restoration was;
A revolution in the late Edo period
Events that restored the Emperor's rule ;
A time of civil unrest
All of the above
45
What is seppuku?
The last samurai
None of the above
A type of Japanese food
ritual suicide by disembowelment by a sword;
46
The motto that best described the backlash to Westernization is
Following the Path of our Ancestors
Western Science, Japanese Essence
Westernization at any cost
Civilization and Enlightenment
47
How did the lives of commoners change?
They became samurai and daimyo
They could now practice Christianity
The feudal class ended, so they could move up in society
They could become soldiers in the US ARMY
48
Who first arrived from the USA to negotiate treaties with Japan
Townsend Harris
Matthew Perry
The President of the United States
U.S. Ambassador;
49
What was the timeline of the Meiji Period?
1900-1987
1868-1984
1705-1790
1868-1912
50
What happened to the Social Hierarchy (Samurai, Farmer, Merchant, Nonhuman, out cast) of Japan
The system didn't change, there were still classes
It was abolished and people could choose their job and move
There were only small changes made
The non-humans became the most important people in japan.
51
The oligarchy (council of the Emperor) felt that if Japan was to modernize, they would have to
Find a model of Gov't that adapts to the needs of Japan
unify the territory of Japan
change the social order of Japan so that everyone is loyal
create a constitution based on Japanese values and beliefs
52
Japanese traveled the world during the Iwakura Mission as a way to seek ideas that were
modern
cultural
urban
democratic
53
Japan became more of a Capitalist society. This means that...
The government and the people focus on farming
The government and people focus on war
The government and people focus on business and trade.
None of the above
54
In 1871 all the domains were abolished and replaced by,..
Prefecture system
States
Provinces
Daimyo
55
Civil unrest in the country reduced support for the bakufu and shogun. This is an example of...
internal pressure
external pressure
Coup
Rebellion
56
Japan became more industrialized. This was apparent by..
Mcdonalds showing up in Japan
The lack of new industries
private and government Run factories starting up
The government operating textile, silk & munitions factories
57
Japan felt that it had been unfairly pressured into signing a treaty with the USA.
false
true
58
How did education change in Japan?
There was a set curriculum for primary and middle schools
The school system was modelled after canada's
School was only for girls
All children could go, not just the daimyo and samurai's children
59
Which of the following was not a key goal of the new government?
renegotiate the unequal treaties
to encourage travel
Modernize Japan
Improve and grow the economy
60
The Meiji wanted to set up a Constitutional Government. What does this mean?
A gov't with no rules or laws
a gov't in which operation is run by a set list of rules
An american government in Japan
A gov't that is run by a king
61
As Japan became more Capitalist, what else happened in the country?
Super Mario bros became the top export from Japan
new railroads were built to link the country
New harbours were built to help with trade
They built the first cell phone in 1881
62
This person was a symbol of unity for rebel domains in the late Edo period.
Kume Kunitake
Commodore Perry
Emperor Meiji
Shogun
63
Which of the following characteristics of Japan was most useful in Japanese westernization?
Japan's isolated location
limited amount of arable land
borrowing and adapting from others
religious traditions of Japan
64
Commodore Perry's treaty led Japan to sign unequal treaties with Russia, Britain, France
true
false
65
When emperor Meiji died in 1912, the Meiji period officially ended
true
false
66
In terms of government, the Meiji implemented aspects of...
Democracy, such as elected representatives
nothing, the political system stayed the same.
Communism, meaning everyone paid really high taxes
Authoritarianism, meaning the Emperor ruled completely
67
Japan modeled its military and navy after..
Britain and France
Germany and Britain
China and Japan
USA and Canada
68
When the Shogun heard about Russia's influence on the Ainu, it forced the Ainu to
sign treaties, giving up land and resources
share their resources
live on reserves
assimilate
69
The new Centralized government (power controlled mostly by a few people) was called the...
Dajokan
Shogunate
Empire
Party system
70
What happened to Japan's social classes during the Meiji Restoration?
It remained the same
The Eta was no longer part of the system
All became equal and were able to change their career/class
The highest class became the lowest class
71
A main goal of the Meiji government in Japan was to:
Become a colonial power
achieve political union with China
establish Japan as an industrial power
isolate Japan from other nations
72
The purpose of the Iwakura Mission was to seek ideas as to how the government could
attract intellectuals and innovators to Japan
modernize and reshape Japan
be a powerful global force
meet the needs of the Japanese people
73
When the treaties were signed, which group of Japanese people started to gain more power?
Shogun supporters
Samurai
Daimyo
Emperor supporters
74
Why did Japan’s leaders decide to strengthen and improve their military?
More job opportunities for men.
To be respected among other countries.
Japan’s leaders wanted to become colonial power.
To go to war with China and Britain.
75
Which of the following was not a place visited during Iwakura Mission?
Africa
North America
Europe
Australia
76
Which of the following was NOT part of the Charter Oath?
Daimyo would be required to spend every 2nd year at Edo
Unjust laws of the Shogun would be ended
All people should be able to pursue their own calling
The people would be involved in making government decisions

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