Which was NOT one of the problems that occurred in Edo Japan during isolation:

Japanese culture was able to flourish and thrive

The Exclusion Laws passed by the government were put into effect MOSTLY as a result of:

Concern of the shogun over threats to his power

All were Exclusion Laws EXCEPT for:

Christian Bibles were sold to Japanese people

All were ways the shogun maintained power and control over the Daimyo Edo Japan EXCEPT:

Gave Daimyo power to control Japan's foreign policy

How would a supporter of the Shogun in Edo Japan view the arrival of Commodore Perry?

Japan would be threatened because of signing of treaties

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of the island location of Japan?

Trade and contact with other nations is more difficult

Which was NOT one of the ways Japan industrialized so quickly?

Improve living conditions for Japanese workers

Which is one of the STRONGEST reasons why the Shogun felt threatened by Christianity?

Christian teachings weakened Japan's social hierarchy

What was MOST important to the Meiji government?

Modernize Japan and adopt Western values and beliefs

What similarity someone with Renaissance worldview and Edo Japan worldview would have shared?

Leaders should use their power to ensure stability/security

In Meiji Japan, which new element of Government was considered to be the most essential?

Creation of a Western style democracy

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1
Which was NOT one of the problems that occurred in Edo Japan during isolation:
Foreign nations began to place outside pressure on Japan
Samurai were unable to fill their traditional warrior roles
Peasants suffered through natural disasters and famines
Japanese culture was able to flourish and thrive
2
The Exclusion Laws passed by the government were put into effect MOSTLY as a result of:
Japanese people's distrust of Christianity
Western attempts to seize control of Japan
Japanese fears of being conquered and enslaved like Aztecs
Concern of the shogun over threats to his power
3
All were Exclusion Laws EXCEPT for:
Christian Bibles were sold to Japanese people
Ships able to make long voyages were destroyed
Foreign objects and books were destroyed and banned
Japanese people were not allowed to go abroad
4
All were ways the shogun maintained power and control over the Daimyo Edo Japan EXCEPT:
Allowed Daimyo to control local taxes and government
Forced the Daimyo to live in Edo every second year
Forced Daimyo family member to remain in Edo - no rebelling
Gave Daimyo power to control Japan's foreign policy
5
What GEOGRAPHIC factor allowed Japan to be isolated for so long?
Natural Disasters
Natural resources
Mountainous terrain of Japan
Island location of Japan
6
How would a supporter of the Shogun in Edo Japan view the arrival of Commodore Perry?
Japan would be strengthened by trade and contact
Japan would be threatened because of signing of treaties
Japan would remain the same
Japan would be strengthened by the arrival of the Americans
7
Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of the island location of Japan?
Island location helped protect Japan from foreign invaders
Island has allowed Japan to maintain unique identity
Resources found in the sea helped feed and employ people
Trade and contact with other nations is more difficult
8
Which European traders were still allowed some contact with Edo Japan despite the Exclusion law
English
Dutch
French
Italian
9
What was a POSITIVE aspect of Isolationism?
Rigid, strict rules
Hereditary social classes
A time of stability and peace
Little personal freedom
10
Which was NOT one of the ways Japan industrialized so quickly?
Hire foreign experts to install machinery
Expand education to create more skilled workers
Improve living conditions for Japanese workers
Sent representatives to Europe and the United States
11
Which is one of the STRONGEST reasons why the Shogun felt threatened by Christianity?
Christian teachings weakened Japan's social hierarchy
Christian missionaries were fighting with Japanese people
Trading activity threatened to destroy Japanese economy
Christian missionaries threatened to take over Japan
12
What was MOST important to the Meiji government?
Strengthen Japanese military strength
Modernize Japan and adopt Western values and beliefs
Complete total industrialization as quickly as possible
Ensure no changes occurred in Japanese society
13
Which neighboring country did Japan borrow many ideas and beliefs from?
China
Russia
Korea
Thailand
14
What similarity someone with Renaissance worldview and Edo Japan worldview would have shared?
Human beings should be able to use their powers of reason
Education should be available to all people
Artists and scientist should experiment and find new meaning
Leaders should use their power to ensure stability/security
15
In Meiji Japan, which new element of Government was considered to be the most essential?
Abolition of Japanese feudal system
Emphasis on loyalty to the Emperor
Guarantee the rights of all Japanese citizens
Creation of a Western style democracy
16
What came first - Edo period of Isolation or the Meiji restoration period?
Edo period
Meiji period

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