The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by

a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations

Which statement describes the economic history of Japan since World War II?

Japan had a strong economic base built on exports

These rules were made by the Japanese in an attempt to

Limit the influence of foreigners in their country

What was one effect of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)?

Japan emerged as a major world power

The primary reason for Japan's territorial growth during this period was that Japan wanted to

obtain raw materials and food for its people

Why was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War a concern for European governments?

Japan was able to defeat a western power

The use of terrace farming by the Incan and Japanese cultures is an example of

adaptation to the surrounding geography

In Japan, the Meiji Restoration and the post-World War II “economic miracle” can be described

as periods of innovative industrial development

Throughout much of history, both China and Japan held a common view that other nations were

barbarians not worthy of their attention

Which situation best illustrates the concept of isolationism?

Japan closed its ports to trade with other nations

Which statement about Japan's socioeconomic status is an opinion?

Japan has the most efficient educational system in Asia

What was a direct result of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

Japan became a modern industrial nation

Which statement about the geography of Japan is most accurate?

The irregular coastline has many natural harbors

The author of the passage suggests that Japan

accepted new technologies in order to modernize

Which change is associated with Meiji Japan?

Modernization of the economy and government

What conclusion can be drawn from the information on this graph?

Japan's expansion increased most rapidly between 1900 & 1905

What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

Demand for natural resources increased

Which action did Japanese leaders take directly following the visit of Commodore Perry in 1853?

They opened more ports to trade

Which statement about feudalism in Japan is an opinion rather than a fact?

The Tokugawa period was probably the most peaceful period

Which statement best explains the reason for this situation?

Power had been granted to shoguns and daimyos

Japan's increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its

desire for a modern industrialized society

Which fact relating to early Japan was a result of the other three?

The Japanese developed a nature-based belief called Shinto

Following the Meiji Restoration & German unification in the 19th century, both experienced

an increase in military production & military forces

What was a basic cause of the political changes shown on this map?

Japan needed raw materials for industrialization

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1
The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by
the failure of Japanese expansion
the Shogun's conversion to Christianity
a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations
a desire to stay isolated
2
Which statement describes the economic history of Japan since World War II?
Japan has concentrated on rebuilding its defense industries
Japan has withdrawn from the world economic community
Japan was limited by the occupation of the US
Japan had a strong economic base built on exports
3
The terms Bushido, samurai & daimyo are associated with which group in Japanese history?
Merchants
Peasants
Emperors
Warriors
4
Which type of political and social order is shown in this diagram?
Fascist
Feudal
Theocratic
Tribal
5
Which group was accused of violating human rights in the city of Nanjing during World War II?
Chinese
Germans
Americans
Japanese
6
During the 1930s, Japan’s policy of imperialism was primarily driven by
A determination to spread Zen Buddhism
Revenge for the bombing of its cities
A desire to retain its traditional values
The need for natural resources
7
These rules were made by the Japanese in an attempt to
Limit the influence of foreigners in their country
Regulate prisoner exchanges with overseas neighbors
Reduce the power of the shogun and the emperor
Further cultural diffusion and strengthen interdependence
8
What was one effect of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)?
Russia formed a military alliance with Japan
Korea gained its independence
Japan emerged as a major world power
Czar Nicholas II gained power in Russia
9
The primary reason for Japan's territorial growth during this period was that Japan wanted to
spread communism as quickly as possible
obtain raw materials and food for its people
establish new homes for its surplus population
convert new areas to Shinto
10
Based on this print, which statement reflects an important theme in Japanese art and culture?
Nature is a powerful force
Traditional activities should be expressed in simple forms
Beauty is found in technological innovations
Realistic portrayals create a harmonious effect
11
Why was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War a concern for European governments?
Russia had surrendered without a fight
Japan was able to defeat a western power
Japan had developed a superior air force
The Russian monarch had been assassinated
12
Which traditional belief is being expressed in this excerpt from The Samurai’s Tale?
Hajj
Nirvana
Reincarnation
Bushido
13
Japan expanded her empire in the 1930s and 1940s to include parts of
Turkey and the Soviet Union
Australia and India
China and Southeast Asia
Eastern Europe and the Middle East
14
The use of terrace farming by the Incan and Japanese cultures is an example of
destruction of the environment
economic improvement through trade
adaptation to the surrounding geography
social change through assimilation
15
In Japan, the Meiji Restoration and the post-World War II “economic miracle” can be described
as periods of innovative industrial development
as periods of reactionary social change
as periods of revolutionary democratization
as periods of political centralization
16
Throughout much of history, both China and Japan held a common view that other nations were
valued sources of worthwhile knowledge
barbarians not worthy of their attention
envoys of an advanced civilization
sources of cheap labor and goods
17
Which situation best illustrates the concept of isolationism?
The British ruled much of India through local rulers
France, Germany, Belgium & UK negotiated to divide Africa
Spain required that gold found in colonies be brought home
Japan closed its ports to trade with other nations
18
Japan’s policy of expansion in the early 20^th century was motivated by
The desire to spread communism
A plan to end unequal treaties
The need to increase cultural diffusion
A lack of natural resources
19
Which statement about Japan's socioeconomic status is an opinion?
Japan has the most efficient educational system in Asia
Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) is high & low birthrate
Japan's infant mortality rate is low & life expectancy high
Japan has a high percent of urban population & literacy rate
20
Which occurrence in Japanese history is described in this passage?
Tokugawa Shogunate
adoption of Confucian practices
Meiji Restoration
assimilation of Buddhism
21
Which events occurred immediately after this series of developments?
The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima
Pearl Harbor was attacked
Manchuria became a Japanese Protectorate
The Japanese fleet was destroyed
22
What was a direct result of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
The Tokugawa Shogunate seized control of the government
Russia signed a mutual trade agreement
Japan stayed politically isolated
Japan became a modern industrial nation
23
Why was Japan involved in the first Sino-Japanese War & the annexation of Korea?
Pursuit of imperialist goals
Reaction to foreign invasions
Institution of five-year plans
Need for a warm-water port
24
A major reason for Japan’s foreign policy in Asia during the early 20^th century was to
Obtain natural resources
Promote democracy
Spread Shinto beliefs
Reduce military resources
25
One reason the Japanese followed a policy of expansionism before World War II was to gain
additional natural resources
control of Tibet
tensions between the superpowers
warm-water ports
26
Which statement about the geography of Japan is most accurate?
The irregular coastline has many natural harbors
Location has made it easy to invade
Earthquakes do not threaten the islands
Large plains are its primary physical feature
27
According to the chart, which Asian nation is the least urbanized and industrialized country?
Thailand
India
Bangladesh
Philippines
28
The annexation of Korea and Japan’s invasion of Manchuria were attempts by Japan to
Protect human rights
Spread Shinto beliefs
Establish theocratic governments
Acquire natural resources
29
Throughout Japan’s early history, a major factor contributing to its ability to resist invasion
was its superior military technology
was its alliances with neighbors on the continent
was its decentralized government structures
was its island location
30
The author of this excerpt is presenting an argument for Japan to follow a policy of
Isolation
Urbanization
Economic Imperialism
Self-restraint
31
This map illustrates the concept of
Socialism
Imperialism
Containment
Ethnocentrism
32
The author of the passage suggests that Japan
became dependent on foreign nations
accepted new technologies in order to modernize
became militaristic
remained isolated
33
What title best completes the partial outline above?
Environmental Challenges in Mongolia
Economic Issues Facing Saudi Arabia
Geographic features of Japan
Factors Affecting British Industrialization
34
Which change is associated with Meiji Japan?
Expansion of feudal political and social values
Adoption of isolationist policies
Abandoning plans for an overseas empire
Modernization of the economy and government
35
What conclusion can be drawn from the information on this graph?
Most of Japan's territory was acquired between 1895 and 1900
Japan's expansion increased most rapidly between 1900 & 1905
Japan stopped its territorial expansion before 1910
By 1905, Japan had less than 400,000 square miles of land
36
What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration?
Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced
Demand for natural resources increased
Japan became more isolated from world affairs
Japan became a colonial possession of China
37
Which action did Japanese leaders take directly following the visit of Commodore Perry in 1853?
They increased the power of the shogun
They opened more ports to trade
They attacked the British navy
They allowed the importation of opium into Japan
38
As a result of the Russo-Japanese War, Japan came to be seen by Europeans as
An emerging global threat
The strongest of the imperialist countries
A likely area for colonization
A leader in the movement for nonalignment
39
Which statement about feudalism in Japan is an opinion rather than a fact?
The shogun was the supreme military leader
The Tokugawa period was probably the most peaceful period
A rigid social hierarchy led to limited social mobility
Samurai were expected to follow a code known as Bushido
40
One motive for Japanese expansion between 1905 and 1941 was to
Obtain natural resources
End reparation payments
Spread Buddhism
Create a buffer zone
41
Which statement best explains the reason for this situation?
US forces undermined the belief in the emperor’s divinity
Communist guerrillas destabilized political institutions
Power had been granted to shoguns and daimyos
A constitution kept the emperor from centralizing authority
42
Japan has imposed these limits to develop
an equality-of-trade position
a favorable balance of trade
a more open market
a belief system
43
What is the best title for this map?
Natural Resources of China and Japan
Japanese Imperial Expansion
East Asian Trade Routes
Dominance of Manchukuo
44
Carefully drawn calligraphy, Zen Gardens, and the tea ceremony are examples of
artifacts of Mansa Musa's Timbuktu
early Japanese culture
the accomplishments of the Protestant Reformation
the achievements of Renaissance Florence
45
The Japanese, the Germans & the Italians pursued a policy of expansionism before WWII to gain
manufacturing plants
natural resources
warm-water ports
freedom of the seas
46
Japan's increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its
desire for a modern industrialized society
need to maintain a traditional society
colonization by Western nations
encouragement of foreign investment
47
Which fact relating to early Japan was a result of the other three?
The Japanese developed a nature-based belief called Shinto
Tsunamis & typhoons destroyed coastal Japanese villages
Mountains are found throughout the islands
Japan experienced earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
48
Which event is associated with the changes shown on this map?
Opium War
Chinese National Revolution
Meiji Restoration
Rise of the Soviet Union
49
During which period did this change take place?
Song Dynasty
Meiji Restoration
Yuan Dynasty
Heian Court
50
Following the Meiji Restoration & German unification in the 19th century, both experienced
an increase in military production & military forces
a restructuring of gov't that included elected monarchs
a reduction in tensions with neighboring countries
a decrease in the reliance on industrialization and trade
51
What was a basic cause of the political changes shown on this map?
Russia and Japan formed an alliance
Japan needed raw materials for industrialization
Korea defeated Japan in the Sino-Japanese War
The Japanese people wanted to spread the beliefs of Shinto
52
Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931 & Hitler's rebuilding of the military in 1935 demonstrate
the support for the Treaty of Versailles
the fear of communist expansion
the success of defensive alliances
the failure of the League of Nations
53
Commodore Matthew Perry is best known for taking which action?
Rescuing Europeans during the Boxer Rebellion
Leading the British East India Company
Opening Japan to American and European influences
Justifying European spheres of influence in China
54
In the 1930s and 1940s, Japan expanded its empire to include parts of
Turkey and the Soviet Union
Australia and Latin America
Eastern Europe and southwest Asia
China and southeast Asia
55
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
tropical rain forests
navigable rivers
abundant mineral resources
irregular coastline
56
The main reason Japan invaded Southeast Asia during World War II was to
prevent the United States from entering the war
recruit more men for its army
satisfy the Japanese people's need for spices
acquire supplies of oil and rubber
57
One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it
modernized transportation
increased the number of small farms
decreased the level of pollution
strengthened the power of the Shogunate
58
These events in the history of Japan reflects its
Resistance to trade
Abundance of natural resources
Emergence as an imperialistic country
Vulnerability to attack by neighbors
59
Japan began an aggressive policy of imperialism in the late 19^th & early 20^th centuries because
Japan wanted revenge for the Opium Wars
Japan sought Western technology
Japan needed raw materials for its factories
Japan hoped to spread Shinto
60
Which action in Japanese history occurred during the Meiji Restoration?
Buddhism became the official religion of Japan
Mongols invaded the islands of Japan
Japan modernized its economy
The Japanese government adopted an isolationist policy
61
By closing Japanese harbors to most foreigners in the 1600s, the Tokugawa shogunate attempted
to destroy traditional Japanese culture
to increase Japanese agricultural production
to protect Japan from European influence
to eliminate Japan’s influence on Southeast Asia
62
Which set of events is most closely associated with the nation described in this passage?
Fall of the Manchus -- rise of Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen)
Imperialism in China -- start of World War II
End of the Tokugawas -- start of the Meiji Restoration
End of the Opium War -- creation of spheres of influence
63
Which action taken by the Meiji government encouraged industrialization in 19^th-century Japan?
Forcing families to settle on collective farms
Building a modern transportation system
Limiting the number of ports open to foreign trade
Establishing a system of trade guilds
64
Which period of Japanese History is associated with these headlines?
Tokugawa Shogunate
Japan’s economic miracle
Meiji Restoration
Reign of Emperor Hirohito
65
Which trait of Japan influenced it to engage in imperialism in the early to mid-20^th century?
Island location
Abundance of rivers
Mountainous terrain
Lack of natural resources
66
Industrialization in the UK differed from Japanese industrialization mainly because UK
encountered government resistance to economic growth
duplicated the factory systems used in China
used isolationism to increase its economic power
had greater deposits of natural resources
67
Which statement about government during the Tokugawa period in Japan is most accurate?
The power of the emperor was absolute and supreme
Political power was in the hands of the merchant class
The real power was held by foreign countries
Actual power was held by the shogun
68
What was a major reason for Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931
Japan needed the natural resources available in Manchuria
The gov't of Japan admired Manchurian technical progress
Manchuria was originally a Japanese territory
The people of Manchuria favored Japanese control
69
These events reflect the growing power of Japan and its desire to
Obtain natural resources
Acquire warm-water ports
Suppress the Boxer Rebellion
Spread Shinto
70
Meiji reformers of Japan and Peter the Great of Russia were similar in that both emphasized
Democratization
Socialism
Westernization
Isolationism
71
Which set of factors directly advanced the modernization process described in this passage?
Comm. networks, customary practices, revoking pensions
Isolationist policies, taxation policies, lump sum payments
Foreign trade, direct gov'tal control, old bakufu firms
Capital investments, government influences, economic reforms
72
One way in which Emperor Meiji and Ataturk are similar is that they both promoted
Revolution and absolutism
Reform and modernization
Isolation and nationalism
Capitalism and democracy
73
One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had
relied on traditional isolationist policies
rejected Western ideas
reformed its political and economic systems
used its access to the sea for fishing
74
Based on this map, how did the growth of the Japanese Empire affect China?
China invaded French Indochina
China was forced to adopt Korean culture
China lost control of many of its eastern seaports
China acquired Japanese military technology
75
According to this passage, what was this country trying to do?
Develop a safety net for traditional businesses
Provide benefits to the daimyo
Become an industrialized nation-state
Relinquish control over foreign trade
76
The Opium War in China was similar to Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan in that both events
established European colonies in China and Japan
increased the economic isolation of China and Japan
increased Western trade and influence in Asia
promoted democratic governments in Asia
77
During the Meiji Restoration, Japan's leaders focused on
existing peacefully with their Asian neighbors
modernizing Japan's economy to compete with Western nations
isolating Japan from the influence of foreign ideas
increasing the Emperor's power by returning to feudalism
78
Which statement regarding the impact of geography on Japan is most accurate?
Arid deserts and mountains caused isolation from Asia
Lack of natural resources led to a policy of imperialism
Close proximity to Africa encouraged trade with Egypt
Large plains served as invasion routes for conquerors
79
Which statement about the economy of Japan today is most accurate?
Possession of nuclear weaponry has assured a strong economy
Economic development has occurred without political freedom
A lack of natural resources has not limited economic growth
Abundant arable land has led to prosperity
80
Based on these events, the most valid conclusion about Japan's foreign policy is that Japan
based its aggression on the concept of isolation
readily accepted Western culture and values
was only interested in spreading its religion
needed raw materials
81
During the late 19^th century Japan’s lack of natural resources was one reason for implementing
a policy of imperialism
a policy of collectivization
a policy of free trade
a policy of socialism
82
During which period of Japanese history did the changes shown in this wood block print occur?
Meiji Restoration
Tokugawa Shogunate
United States occupation
Heian court
83
These rules reflect the Japanese policy of
interdependence
appeasement
isolationism
totalitarianism
84
Which action did Japan take during the Meiji Restoration?
Allowed communists ideas to dominate its government
Started an ambitious program to expel foreign manufacturers
Sent experts to learn from modern Western nations
Established a social system to benefit the samurai
85
This late 19th-Century Japanese print illustrates
Democracy
Cultural diffusion
Isolationism
Ethnocentrism
86
Between the late 1800s and the end of WWII, Japan implemented a policy of imperialism mainly
because Japan lacked coal, iron & other important resources
because Japan admired the economic power of China
because Japan wanted to unify the governments of East Asia
because Japan feared the expansion of Germany in the Pacific
87
Peter the Great is to Russia as Emperor Meiji is to
Korea
India
Mongolia
Japan

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