Why did Japan allow American troops and nuclear weapons on its soil after 1960?

It wanted to focus its resources on building the economy

Which of these statements best describes communism?

Classless society in which property is shared by all

Why were Europeans so shocked when Japan defeated Russia in their 1905 war?

They believed that Europeans were superior to Asians.

How did Japan become the world's #2 economy by the 1990s after the destruction of WW2?

Made businesses work together for common goals

Why did the U.S. spend billions to rebuild Japan right after destroying it in WW2?

Prevent spread of communism to Japan and the U.S.

Which statement best describes the Japanese worldview from the Meiji period to the present?

Society has made huge changes to preserve traditional values

Why are thousands of Japanese dying from karoshi (death by overwork)?

A weak economy has led to fierce competition for jobs

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Social Studies 8 Japan (20th Century and Beyond) Review

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Why did Japan allow American troops and nuclear weapons on its soil after 1960?
It wanted to focus its resources on building the economy
It was forced to accept this American deal
It wanted help to attack the Soviet Union
It wanted to be reminded of its great warrior past
2
Which of these statements best describes communism?
Society determined to use nuclear weapons to destroy America
Society in which the warrior class has the most power
Society where even the poorest can become rich through work
Classless society in which property is shared by all
3
Why were Europeans so shocked when Japan defeated Russia in their 1905 war?
Japan used old samurai weapons against tanks and planes.
Japan used a sneak attack on Pearl Harbour to seize victory.
Russia could have used their nuclear weapons but did not.
They believed that Europeans were superior to Asians.
4
What Japanese value was demonstrated by the kamikaze pilots of the Second World War?
isolationism
honour over life
respect for family
reverence for nature
5
How did Japan become the world's #2 economy by the 1990s after the destruction of WW2?
Adopted communist economic and political systems
Modernized the rice industry with the latest technology
Made businesses work together for common goals
Used computer fraud to steal billions from other countries
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Why did the U.S. spend billions to rebuild Japan right after destroying it in WW2?
Guilt after atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Christian teachings about forgiveness
Prevent spread of communism to Japan and the U.S.
They didn't have anywhere else to spend it
7
Which statement best describes the Japanese worldview from the Meiji period to the present?
It has changed completely
Impossible to say; each Japanese person has a unique opinion
It has remained completely unchanged despite many challenges
Society has made huge changes to preserve traditional values
8
Japan and Canada both have aging populations. Why is Japan's problem even worse?
Lack of doctor-assisted suicide (euthanasia)
Canadians are tougher and can handle it
Their old people are even crankier
Lack of immigration
9
The main reason for Japan invading much of East Asia in the early 20th century was to
catch 'em all.
make allies in Europe.
acquire natural resources.
encourage national pride.
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Why are thousands of Japanese dying from karoshi (death by overwork)?
Agitated co-workers regularly kill each other
Malfunctioning technology requires more manual effort
Fatty diets have led to heart attacks and strokes
A weak economy has led to fierce competition for jobs

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