Which was NOT one of Matsukata Masayoshi’s policies for increasing Japan’s financial power?

encouraging more private business

What is gunboat diplomacy?

negotiation supported by the threat or use of military force

The oligarchy (council of the Emperor) felt that if Japan was to modernize, they would have to

create a constitution based on Japanese values and beliefs, unify the territory of Japan, Find a model of Gov't that adapts to the needs of Japan, change the social order of Japan so that everyone is loyal

The motto that best described the backlash to Westernization is

Western Science, Japanese Essence

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

A solid social structure/hierarchy is crucial.

Japan became more of a Capitalist society. This means that...

The government and people focus on business and trade.

Japanese artistic style that westerners enjoyed

How did the lives of commoners change?

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

How did education change in Japan?

There was a set curriculum for primary and middle schools, All children could go, not just daimyo and samurai's kids

A main goal of the Meiji government in Japan was to:

Become a colonial power, establish Japan as an industrial power

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

uniting western and eastern ideas

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

as a last resort to protect Japan's sovereignty

The Meiji wanted to set up a Constitutional Government. What does this mean?

a gov't in which operation is run by a set list of rules

As Japan became more Capitalist, what else happened in the country?

New harbours were built to help with trade, new railroads were built to link the country

Japan became more industrialized. This was apparent by..

The government operating textile, silk & munitions factories, private and government Run factories starting up

Japan began to shape its worldview by

increasing manufacturing companies and textile mills.

Which of the following characteristics of Japan was most useful in Japanese westernization?

borrowing and adapting from others

The constitution gave the emperor power to

Command the military, Power to appoint judges and other officials

What happened to Japan's social classes during the Meiji Restoration?

All became equal and were able to change their career/class

Which of the following was NOT part of the Charter Oath?

Daimyo would be required to spend every 2nd year at Edo

Which factor was most significant to the end of isolation?

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

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

To become strong and competitive like the "West"

When the Shogun heard about Russia's influence on the Ainu, it forced the Ainu to

sign treaties, giving up land and resources

how did people's attitudes change during the Meiji Restoration

Some people were bitter of the west and losing their culture, People valued new ideas of liberty and individualism

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

to make all Japanese citizens loyal

Why did Japan’s leaders decide to strengthen and improve their military?

Japan’s leaders wanted to become colonial power., To be respected among other countries.

A "representative government" means:

decisions are made by elected officials

The Meiji government also wanted Japan to...

More industrialized to compete with the West

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

They couldn't make money from their domains, They were merged with the court nobility

a small group of people having control of a country

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1
Who finalized the unification of Japan and became the first Edo shogun?
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Oda Nobunaga
Mitsuhide Akechi
2
Which was NOT one of Matsukata Masayoshi’s policies for increasing Japan’s financial power?
encouraging more private business
lowering the value of printed money
creating new taxes
actively managing industries
3
What is gunboat diplomacy?
Using the threat of boat theft to scare ones opponent
Trading boats to make a diplomatic deal
Having a boat negotiate for you
negotiation supported by the threat or use of military force
4
Many countries' ships flew the _______ flag as a way to sail into Japanese territory to trade.
Chinese
Portugese
French
Dutch
5
The oligarchy (council of the Emperor) felt that if Japan was to modernize, they would have to
create a constitution based on Japanese values and beliefs
unify the territory of Japan
Find a model of Gov't that adapts to the needs of Japan
change the social order of Japan so that everyone is loyal
6
The motto that best described the backlash to Westernization is
Following the Path of our Ancestors
Westernization at any cost
Western Science, Japanese Essence
Civilization and Enlightenment
7
Which of the following was NOT a conclusion of the Iwakura Report?
The West was wealthy because it had representative gov'nment
Governments should encourage enterprise and innovation
A solid social structure/hierarchy is crucial.
Religious freedom is very important
8
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 answers
9
What was the term used to describe Commodore Perry's ships?
Floating mountains
Sail ships
Black Ships
Steam Ships
10
How old was Empire Meiji when he issued the Charter Oath?
17
21
15
19
11
Which was NOT a motto used by the young intellectuals to help Japan be successful?
Be a Success
For the sake of the country
Civilization and Enlightenment
Unify the territory of Japan
12
What is Japonisme?
Japanese food
The French word for Japan
Japanese artistic style that westerners enjoyed
Anime
13
Japanese traveled the world during the Iwakura Mission as a way to seek ideas that were
modern
democratic
cultural
urban
14
What did Commodore Perry initially want from Japan?
steam ships
a government building
a US military base
coaling station
15
How did the lives of commoners change?
They could become soldiers in the US ARMY
They became samurai and daimyo
They could practice Christianity
The feudal class ended, so they could move up in society
16
How did education change in Japan?
School was only for girls
There was a set curriculum for primary and middle schools
The school system was modeled after Canada's
All children could go, not just daimyo and samurai's kids
17
A main goal of the Meiji government in Japan was to:
achieve political union with China
Become a colonial power
establish Japan as an industrial power
isolate Japan from other nations
18
Shishi, such as Sakuma, believed Japan could maintain is sovereignty by (pg. 174-175)
restricting all trade with foreigners
assassinating Commodore Perry
uniting western and eastern ideas
maintain Japan's isolationist policy
19
The Shogun and Bakufu implemented the policy of isolation...
in order to maintain control over the daimyo
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
20
Which of the following documents outlined the goals of the new Meiji regime?
The Charter Oath
The Harris Treaty
The Iwakura Report
The Closed Country Edict
21
The Meiji wanted to set up a Constitutional Government. What does this mean?
A gov't with no rules or laws
A gov't that is run by a king
An American government in Japan
a gov't in which operation is run by a set list of rules
22
Who was actually in charge of the new Meiji government?
ordinary Japanese citizens
the military
young leaders, former Samurai
Emperor Meiji
23
As Japan became more Capitalist, what else happened in the country?
New harbours were built to help with trade
new railroads were built to link the country
They built the first cell phone in 1881
Super Mario bros became the top export from Japan
24
Japan opened its doors to the West mainly because of
Pressures from foreign powers
because the isolation policy was creating conflict in Japan
Pressures from the Japanese citizens
Emperor Meiji had personal ties to Europe
25
Japan became more industrialized. This was apparent by..
The government operating textile, silk & munitions factories
private and government Run factories starting up
Mcdonalds showing up in Japan
The lack of new industries
26
Tokugawa Ieyasu did not want Japan to be influenced by Western ideas to maintain Japan's...
wealth and agriculture
religion and arts
education and military
hierarchy and security
27
Japan began to shape its worldview by
accepting new immigrants into their country
allowing all citizens to learn new languages and to travel
increasing manufacturing companies and textile mills.
trying to renegotiate the unequal treaties
28
Commodore Perry's treaty led Japan to sign unequal treaties with Russia, Britain, France
True
False
29
Which of the following was not a place visited during Iwakura Mission?
Australia
Europe
North America
Africa
30
Which of the following characteristics of Japan was most useful in Japanese westernization?
borrowing and adapting from others
limited amount of arable land
religious traditions of Japan
Japan's isolated location
31
The constitution gave the emperor power to
To declare war on the USA
Command the military
Power to appoint judges and other officials
Destroy the jedi
32
Which is of the following areas experienced the LEAST change from the Edo to Meiji periods?
educational system
social hierarchy
political system
culture
33
What happened to Japan's social classes during the Meiji Restoration?
The highest class became the lowest class
The Eta was no longer part of the system
It remained the same
All became equal and were able to change their career/class
34
Which of the following was NOT part of the Charter Oath?
Daimyo would be required to spend every 2nd year at Edo
All people should be able to pursue their own calling
Unjust laws of the Shogun would be ended
The people would be involved in making government decisions
35
Which factor was most significant to the end of isolation?
Japan feared it would lose power to Europe as had China.
The Bakufu were viewed as too weak to run the country.
Japanese studying a Deshima were exposed to Western ideas
Trade b/w countries was more important and unavoidable
36
Why did the Meiji government want to under go rapid changes in the 1870's?
To become strong and competitive like the "West"
To become wizards
To be more powerful than the Chinese
For world domination
37
When the Shogun heard about Russia's influence on the Ainu, it forced the Ainu to
share their resources
live on reserves
sign treaties, giving up land and resources
assimilate
38
how did people's attitudes change during the Meiji Restoration
Some people were bitter of the west and losing their culture
people were really happy with everything
People valued new ideas of liberty and individualism
The Japanese felt angry with the emperor
39
Civil unrest in the country reduced support for the bakufu and shogun. This is an example of...
Rebellion
external pressure
internal pressure
Coup
40
The oligarchy disagreed on what type of gov't to have. The idea of a German style ___ gov't won
Democratic
Marxist
Centralized
Oligarchy
41
The signing of unequal treaties with western powers created
a new stronger and more powerful Japan
internal crisis in Japan
opportunity for Japan to prosper and expand
equal opportunities for Japan and Western societies
42
Which of the following was not a key goal of the new government?
renegotiate the unequal treaties
Improve and grow the economy
to encourage travel
Modernize Japan
43
When emperor Meiji died in 1912, the Meiji period officially ended
False
True
44
Who were the first to bring western ideas to Japan?
United States
British
Dutch
French
45
Japan modeled it's military and navy after..
Germany and Britain
USA and Canada
Britain and France
China and Japan
46
What was the purpose of the Charter Oath, which was signed by Emperor Meiji?
to prove to the people that the Emperor was serious
to show the plans of the new government
to satisfy the western nations and prevent more treaties
to make all Japanese citizens loyal
47
Why did Japan’s leaders decide to strengthen and improve their military?
More job opportunities for men.
Japan’s leaders wanted to become colonial power.
To go to war with China and Britain.
To be respected among other countries.
48
A "representative government" means:
hereditary government. Officials inherit official position.
decisions are made by elected officials
the government power is held by few officials
decisions are made by one powerful figure (i.e. emperor)
49
The Meiji government also wanted Japan to...
Become a society of dancing Samurai
Listen only to western music to learn western culture.
More industrialized to compete with the West
Become less industrialized and rely n farmers
50
During the Meiji restoration, how did lives of the Daimyo change?
They couldn't make money from their domains
They became less dependant on the government
They were merged with the court nobility
They became More powerful and influential
51
An oligarchy is:
one person having absolute control of a country
rule of a country by elected officials
rule of a country by a monarch
a small group of people having control of a country
52
Renegotiating the unequal treaties was a way for Japan's government to
prove itself to western nations
attract immigrants to the country
take back control of manufacturing and business
begin reshaping Japan's worldview
53
Which two areas were the most significant advances in the late Meiji period?
education and industry
politics and education
military and industry
education and military
54
In the Meiji period of Japan, which new element of government was considered most essential?
Guarantee of rights to all Japanese citizens
Creation of a Western-style democracy
Abolition of the Japanese feudal system
Emphasis on loyalty to the Emperor
55
The Meiji Restoration was
A time of civil unrest
A revolution in the late Edo period
Events that restored the Emperor's rule
All of the above
56
Fukuzawa Yukichi was important because of..(pg. 193)
He encouraged Japan to learn about western culture and tech
His influential newspaper showed change as being an OK thing
He promoted Education as being key to Japans success
He was part of the Iwakrua Mission & brought new ideas back
57
This person was a symbol of unity for rebel domains in the late Edo period.
Kume Kunitake
Emperor Meiji
Commodore Perry
Shogun
58
Which of the following statements is not in the Closed Country Edict of 1635?
Trade is only permitted between China, Korea and the Dutch.
Japanese ships are forbidden to travel to foreign countries.
Anyone who attempts leaving the country must be executed.
Portuguese ships are banned from Japanese ports.
59
Matsukata Masayoshi did which of the following to improve Japan's economy?
Drastically increased government spending
Urged the gov't to renegotiate unequal treaties
Increased taxes and lowering the value of printed money
Drastically reduced government spending
60
The most important reason for the development of the Charter of Oath by Emperor Meiji:
show the nation that he was serious about his new rule
appease the Western nations
show confidence in all areas of the new government
ensure the loyalty of all Japanese citizens
61
How did the lives of samurai change?
They remained important members of the government
The modern military took away the samurai's importance
They became extinct and her hunted down
No Answers
62
What was a reason that Japan wanted to strengthen its military
To defeat internal opposition and show strength to the west
The become a colonial power and expand Japan's influence
To invade Russia
To invade the USA
63
The Japanese realized it needed to compete with the West after seeing _____ influence in China.
British
French
Russian
American
64
Japan began to shape its worldview by
accepting new immigrants into their country
trying to renegotiate the unequal treaties
allowing all citizens to learn new languages and to travel
increasing manufacturing companies and textile mills.
65
About 73% of Japan is covered by _____________________________.
Plains
Mountains
Farmland
Rivers
66
The new Centralized government (power controlled mostly by a few people) was called the...
Dajokan
Party system
Shogunate
Senate
67
During the Meiji period, the ____ had great influence on world trade; in many cases a monopoly
Dutch Japan Company
Dutch East India Company
Russian-Chinese Company
Russian-American Company
68
The Shogun and the Bakufu believed that the policy of isolation
was the last resort to maintaining their power and isolation
was important to the identity of the Japanese
was not detrimental to the people
was a policy that other countries wanted to imitate
69
Why did the Meiji government create a constitution?
To unify Japan
To divide Japan equally
To be more like China
To provide a structure of governance
70
When the treaties were signed, which group of Japanese people started to gain more power?
Samurai
Shogun supporters
Daimyo
Emperor supporters
71
In 1871 all the domains were abolished and replaced by...
Daimyo
Prefecture system
Hans
Provinces
72
Japan felt that it had been unfairly pressured into signing a treaty with the USA.
False
True
73
What was the timeline of the Meiji Period?
1868-1984
1705-1790
1868-1912
1900-1987
74
The purpose of the Iwakura Mission was to seek ideas as to how the government could
be a powerful global force
attract intellectuals and innovators to Japan
meet the needs of the Japanese people
modernize and reshape Japan
75
In terms of government, the Meiji implemented aspects of...
Communism, meaning everyone paid really high taxes
nothing, the political system stayed the same.
Authoritarianism, meaning the Emperor ruled completely
Democracy, such as elected representatives
76
Fukuzawa said “Japan needs to stand up to the West.” What did he mean by this?
none of the above.
Japan would eventually have to go to war with the West.
Japan had to learn more about western ways of doing things.
Japan had to copy western ways of doing things.
77
Who first arrived from the USA to negotiate treaties with Japan
Townsend Harris
Matthew Perry
The President of the United States
U.S. Ambassador
78
All of the following are reasons why the Bakufu wanted to limit Christianity, EXCEPT:
Christians actively encouraged rebellions in all domains.
Christianity would weaken the social hierarchy.
Christianity would undermine the shogun's authority.
Christian teachings may replace the values of Confucianism
79
which of the following was NOT one of the goals outlined in the Charter Oath?
Seeking knowledge from around the world
Abolition of the feudalsystem
Recognizing men of talent, instead of family connections
Expelling all foreigners in Japan
80
What did the government want to become the official religion?
Shintoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Christianity
81
How did Japan see China after the Opium Wars with Great Britain?
A strong military superpower
A profitable country
An overpopulated country
A weak and submissive country
82
What did Japan want to be recognized as during the Meiji Restoration?
A democratic society
A power equal to the West
A place with modern technologies
A wealthy country
83
What happened to the Social Hierarchy (Samurai, Farmer, Merchant, Nonhuman, out cast) of Japan
The system didn't change, there were still classes
There were only small changes made
It was abolished and people could choose their job and move
The non-humans became the most important people in japan.

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