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Social 8 Japan Chapter 12- 16
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1
Shogun is a Japanese military ruler in Meiji Japan.
False
True
2
in Japan, the immediate reponse to the signing of the unequal Treaties was ...
a decrease in trade and insdustry
the end of Japanese independence
the onset of civil war and disorder
3
To the rulers of Edo Japan, which element of Christianity was seen as the greatest threat to the control of the Shogun?
Christian belief that God's word is higher than laws of political leaders
The corruption and immense wealth of the Christian Church
Christian belief - using missionaries to convert new people to Christianity
Christian belief that all are created equal
4
What is Kendo?
Japanese martial arts
Japanese poetry form
Japanese theatre
Japanese music
5
What does filial piety mean?
Faithfulness and devotion to one's city.
Faithfulness and devotion to one's job
Faithfulness and devotion to one's religion
Faithfulness and devotion to one's parents
6
In what way were traditional Japanese & Aztec worldviews similar?
The destiny of both nations was to conquer the world
The people of both nations believed the gods favoured them
Pol. leaders were ordinary human beings worthy of respect
7
Seppuku is ritual suicide performed in Japan as an honourable alternative to public shame & humiliation.
True
False
8
In the Meiji period, which new element of government was considered to be the most essential?
Creation of a Western-style democracy
Emphasis on loyalty to the Emperor
Abolition of the Japanese feudal system
9
The Meiji Restoration aims at re-establishing a strong gov. led by the Emperor and the daimyo and samurai had no power
False
True
10
What characteristic of Western nations was most evident in Japan by the end of the Meiji period in 1912?
The conversion of Japanese currency
Strong military power to assist in Japanese conquests
The principle of freedom of speech
The belief in Christianity
11
Which values in Japanese culture are most illustrated in the story of the 47 Ronin?
revenge and power
military service and obedience
duty and honour
12
What Japanese policy resulted from the enactment of the Exclusion Laws?
Imperialism
Isolationism
Expansionism
13
Ronin is a samurai with a master.
True
False
14
Who was the military ruler of Japan sent for Lord Asano and the other nobles to meet a representative of the Emperor?
The Michiko
The Ronin
The Artisans
The Shogun
15
During the Meiji period, the governemnt wanted to modernize, but at the same time maintain
Japanese values and traditions
A strict social class system
Closed borders and reject outside influence
the illusion of being a closed country
16
Who is Kamuy?
The god of fire for the Ainu
The god of the Cherry Blossom
The god of the sun for the Ainu
The god of nature of the Ainu
17
What is Gohun?
Cooked fish or seaweed
Cooked beans or corn
Cooked lamb or beef
Cooked rice or a meal
18
What is Confucinism?
The teaching of the daimyo who taught moral living.
The teaching of the Shogun who taught moral living.
The teaching of the Emperor who taught moral living.
The teaching by the Chinese scholar Confucius, who taught moral living.
19
Which of these aspects of the worldview of Renaissance Europe would have been acceptable to the worldview of Edo Japan?
Human beings should use their power of reason to find truth for themselves
Pol. leaders use power for security & stability for the nation it rules
Artists & Scientists need to experiment with new ideas about the world
20
Which European traders were still allowed some contact with Edo Japan despite the Exclusion Laws?
French
Dutch
Spanish
English
21
What treaty did Perry and the Shogunate sign in 1854?
The Treaty of the Ainu
The Treaty of Kanagawa
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Mount Fuji
22
What can the Japanese society during the Edo period best be described as?
democratic
divergent
Holistic
Homogenous
23
Which fleet were sent to attack Japan?
Mongols
Monasuri
Monguri
Masuda
24
What was the result of Japanese contact with other cultures?
Cultures willing to accept the beliefs & values of the new worldview
cultural ideas & values used & adapted without destroying existing culture
contact between cultures ending in one being overwhelmed by the other
25
The writer states, "We recognize the excellence of Western civilization...we value their theories" supports what ideal?
Japanese borrowing of Western economics and political ideas
Democratization of the Japanese political system
Westernization of Japanese Culture and Industry
26
In 1281, Japan had twice been saved from invasion by a typhoon call?
Kamiikaze
Kunisada
Kyushi
Kumisato
27
In Edo Japan, the principle of duty & responsibility to society was most compared to which requirement for people?
Obey the rules and principles of Shinto teachings
Show honour and respect for authority
Work hard and pursue an education.
28
Haiku, Bunraku and Kabuki are part of the Japanese Arts
False
True
29
What does homogenous mean?
A group of people similar in nature and character
A group of people similar in artistic ability and knowledge
a group of people from the same family
A group of people different in nature and character
30
What is the common experience shared by the samurai, the daimyo and the shogun?
Increase in political power during the Meiji Restoration
loss of social status after the end of Edo Japan
decrease in economic wealth during the Edo period.
31
Oligarchy means a form of government in which a small group of people have all the power.
False
True
32
How is Japan able to achieve this success in the Western world?
Government incentives funded new projects.
Isolation allowed for the development of unique ideas.
Innovation technology was applied.
33
In 1889, the Japanese were granted freedom of speech, religion, and association in the...
The Charter Oath
The Constitution
Closed Country Edict
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
34
The daimyo in feudal Japan is comparable to which position in feudal Europe?
Knight
King
Noble
35
What does Meiji mean?
Enlightened Gods
Enlightened moment
Enlightened One
Enlightened Rule
36
A Shogunate is a strong council of advisors, officials, and administrators.
False
True
37
Which of the following characteristics of Japan was useful in Japanese Westernization?
Japan's practice of borrowing and adapting from other cultures
The religious traditions of the Japanese encouraged change
Japan's isolated location in the world
38
The Ainu people of Japan described aspects of their history and culture, like what group of people in Canada?
the Chinese people
the indigenous people
the French people
the British people
39
The Tokugawa period in Japanese history is between 1600 & 1853 know as the Edo period.
False
True
40
What three nations were knocking on Japan's door in the 1800s?
England, South America, Italy
Russia, England and the US
England, India, China
Russia, Germany, Canada
