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- 1. Multiple Choice
A commodore in the American navy. He forced Japan into opening its doors to trade, thus bringing western influence to Japan while showing American might. Treaty of Kanagawa.
Matthew Perry
Chandler Bing
Ross Geller
David Schwimmer
- 2. Multiple Choice
Shoguns
Military leaders of the bakufu
A Japanese feudal lord
Samurai
A Chinese meeting place where the military leaders meet to discuss the samurai and eat sushi
- 3. Multiple Choice
The last feudal Japanese military government, which existed between 1600 and 1868.
Tokugawa
Shogunate system
Kanagawa
- 4. Multiple Choice
An agreement between the U.S and Japan that allowed trade ports to be opened up at Edo.
Treaty of Kanagawa
Tokugawa
Treaty of Paris
- 5. Multiple Choice
Man responsible for the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the rapid modernization and industrialization of Japan.
Meiji
Daimyo
Shoguns
shishi
- 6. Multiple Choice
How did Japan win the Russo-Japanese war?
Japan had a superior military and took Russia by surprise
Japan had modernized quickly, this combine with an alliance with Great Britain proved to be to powerful for Russia to handle.
Japan attacked the Russians when they weren't expecting it, this combine with an alliance with Great Britain was a war Russia wanted to avoid.
War between Russia and Japan over imperial possessions. Japan emerges victorious., and gained access to Korea.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the time period of the Tokugawa
1600 -1868.
1867-1912
1100-1603
- 8. Multiple Choice
What accelerated the modernization of Japan
Matthew Perry forcing Japan to sign the Treaty of Kanagawa, this caused two ports in Edo to open.
Chandler Bing forcing Japan to sign the Treaty of Kanagawa, this caused two ports in Edo to open.
Meiji decide to completely industrialize in order to boost Japans economy. He did this because the daimyo advised Meiji to do so.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Japan was isolated for Less then 200 years
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
Commodore Matthew Perry was?
American
British
Germen
French
- 11. Multiple Choice
What were the efforts of the Meiji Reformation?
keep Japan from giving in to Western demands
Restore Feudal order
Establish a democracy
Join in competition Western Powers
- 12. Multiple Choice
Who did the Japanese adapt elements from to create a strong central government?
Western Powers
Middle Eastern Powers
Eastern Powers
African Powers
- 13. Multiple Choice
By the 1890s Japan was strong enough to?
force Western powers to revise the unequal treaties
Kick out Westerners from their country
Invade China
Gain control of Asia
- 14. Multiple Choice
By the early 1900s Japan was the strongest power in Asia
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
Land surrounded by water. Japan is comprised of many of these.archipelagosatollsislandsisthmus - 16. Multiple ChoiceJapan belongs to which continent?EuropeAustraliaAfricaAsia
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the capital city of Japan?BeijingTaipeiTokyoOsaka
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who was the leader of Japanese imperialism?
Matthew Perry
The Shogunate
Meiji
- 19. Multiple Choice
What was the treaty of Portsmouth?
A treaty that treated all people equally
A treaty that ended the Russo-Japanese War
A treaty that made
A treaty that ended the Boston Tea Party
- 20. Multiple Choice
What country won the Russo-Japanese War?
Russia
Japan
United States
- 21. Multiple Choice
What led to the start of the Russo-Japanese War?
The Japanese surprise attacked Port Arthur.
The Russians invaded Korea and moved toward Japan's border.
The Japanese took over Russia's railroad.
Russia had a Japanese leader assassinated.
- 22. Multiple Choice
What years was the Russo Japanese War?
1904-1905
1900
1908-1910
1910
- 23. Multiple Choice
Japan attacked and fought China in the Sino-Japanese War over control of which territory?
Taiwan
Philippines
Korea
Vietnam
- 24. Multiple Choice
what was NOT an impact of the Russo-Japanese war of 1905
Japan was seen as a world power
Japan strengthened its control over Korea
1st time an Asia power defeated a European power
Japan was able to take all of Russia's colonies away
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?
The emperor had absolute control of Japan.
The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly.
The emperor was seen as a god.
The emperor was figurehead with limited power while the shogun ruled the empire.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Why were the merchants located at the bottom of the social hierarchy in Japan?
They did not follow the laws.
They did not contribute to taxes.
They did not produce anything.
They did not practice Shinto.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name for the head MILITARY leader of Japan?DaimyoSamuraiShogunZaibatsu
- 28. Multiple Choice
Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the
colonization of Japan by the United States
transfer of spheres of influence to China
introduction of Christianity to Japanese society
opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan
- 29. Multiple Choice
One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it
strengthened the power of the Shogunate
decreased the level of pollution
modernized transportation
increased the number of small farms
- 30. Multiple Choice
Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its
need to maintain a traditional society
desire for a modern industrialized society
colonization by Western nations
encouragement of foreign investment
- 31. Multiple Choice
One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had
rejected Western ideas
used its access to the sea for fishing
relied on traditional isolationist policies
reformed its political and economic systems
- 32. Multiple Choice
Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?
isolation and nationalism
capitalism and democracy
revolution and absolutism
reform and modernization
- 33. Multiple Choice
What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration?
Japan became more isolated from world affairs
Demand for natural resources increased
Japan became a colonial possession of China
Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced
- 34. Multiple Choice
The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by
a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations
the failure of Japanese expansion
the Shogun’s conversion to Christianity
a desire to stay isolated
- 35. Multiple Choice
Who fought in the Sino-Japanese War?
China and Japan
Russia and Japan
Britain and Japan
United States and Japan
- 36. Multiple Choice
• Sino-Japanese War 1894–1895
• Russo-Japanese War 1904–1905
• Annexation of Korea 1910
These events in the history of Japan reflect its
resistance to trade
vulnerability to attack by neighbors
emergence as an imperialistic country
abundance of natural resources
- 37. Multiple Choice
Why was Japanese rule unpopular in Korea?
The Japanese brought modern transportation systems to Korea
The Japanese allowed all Koreans to vote in elections
The Japanese imposed feudalism on Korea
The Japanese imposed harsh rule and set out to erase the Korean culture and language
- 38. Multiple Choice
Before Japanese imperialism, Japan practiced what policy?
Militarism
Isolationism
Imperialism
Nationalism
- 39. Multiple Choice
How would you describe trade with other nations during the time of being a "locked country"?
limited
unlimited
- 40. Multiple Choice
What convinced the Japanese to let the US Navy to dock in their harbor?
Their modern weapons
They threatened to bomb them
The Emperor spoke with Navy Commander
They needed help
- 41. Multiple Choice
What was the Daimyo’s job?
control a large group of people
control a small group of people
control a large area of land
control a small area of land
- 42. Multiple Choice
The Daimyo was also in charge of their ________, whom he paid to work and protect him.
shogun
daimyo
samurai
peasants
- 43. Multiple ChoiceThe highest ranking member of Japanese feudal society was theEmperorShogunDaimyoSamurai
- 44. Multiple ChoiceDefinition:
A social and political system that provided protection through a stable social pyramid.feudalismaristocracydemocracymeritocracy - 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat is feudalism?A system where lords allow people to work on their land in exchange for serviceWhere people are elected to powerWhere everybody has the same amount of powerWhere peasants work as warriors
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an emperor?Land owning lordsHired samuraiProtect peasants in exchange for laborFigurehead of Japan, very wealthy, representative of godsMilitary leaderActual ruler of JapanStrongest DaiymoHighly trained warriorsOnly people allowed to carry swords in publicfollowed strict rules
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich members of the social hierarchy were considered to be the least important people in Feudal Japan?MerchantsArtisansPeasantsFarmers
- 48. Multiple ChoiceMember of the warrior class in Japanese feudal societySamuraiShogunViceroyDaimyo
- 49. Multiple ChoiceSince the late 1800s, powerful banking and industrial families in JapanZaibatsuDaimyoSamuraiShogun
- 50. Multiple ChoiceSociety that has a common culture and languageHomogenous societyIndemnityViceroyNationalism
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