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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why is the Edo period also called the Tokugawa period? Read the full article before answering
Tokugawa was the first name of the founder of Edo Japan
Tokugawa was the name of the Emperor of Japan at the time
Tokugawa is the family name of the successive rulers of Edo Japan
Tokugawa was the name of the capital of Japan at the time
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why is the study of the Edo period important to the understanding of Japanese society, culture and history?
During the Edo period, Japan became more modern and open to the outside world
During the Edo period, Japan crystallized its traditional identity
During the Edo period, Japan developed a large empire all over Asian
During the Edo period, Japan struggled economically and politically
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is a shogun?
A military dictator
A local/regional warlord
A democratic leader
The first-born son of the Emperor
- 4. Multiple Choice
Tokugawa Ieyasu unified Japan under its rule
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is a "daimyo"?
The wife of a warrior
A local/regional warlord
A traditional Japanese priest
A traditional Japanese spirit/god
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Tokugawa shogunate lasted for...
Over 250 years
About 1 century
About 10 years
Almost 1,000 years
- 7. Multiple Choice
Edo Japan was a time of high social mobility
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
During the Edo period, the general peace meant that many samurai became bureaucrats
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
During the Edo period, Japan opened its borders to foreign commerce and culture
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
Edo Japan was a time of economic growth
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
During the Edo period, merchants became more powerful, while warriors became less powerful
True
False
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