SS8 Japan Unit Exam Review

A type of government in which citizens have the power and are spoken for by elected representatives.

A sudden violent overthrow of a government.

These are the years of the Meiji Period in Japan.

The hereditary ruler of Japan

To be absorbed into a larger group by giving up aspects of identity.

The mission to find the best ideas from around the world and bring them back to Japan.

This system of beliefs focuses on morals, education and a strict order of government and society.

The four main islands of Japan are:

The threat of invasion or war to force political negotiations.

The centralized military government in Japan.

Which Japanese shogun finalized the unification of Japan?

This document was signed by Emperor Meiji and outlined the goals of the new regime.

"Japan should have religious freedom" is a conclusion made by the Japanese ambassadors on this mission.

The leaders of Japan looked to these continents to rebuild and modernize Japan in the Meiji Period.

Under the Closed Country Edict of 1635, Japanese could travel outside the country.

This group feared that Japan would lose its SOVEREIGNTY if there was contact with the outside world.

The 3 metropolises in Japan during the Edo period were:

This is a Russian Monarch.

The reason why the Shoguns were concerned about the spread of Christianity in Japan.

A form of government in which a few people have power.

The years of the Edo Great Era of Peace.

This is disctinctive, elaborate, or emblematic clothing or decorations.

A type of government that is controlled by a set list of rules.

These are feudal lords in Japan.

Daimyo's were allowed to build as many castles as they wanted.