Meiji Restoration Review

Front

Which picture accurately depicts a new change brought about by the Meiji Restoration?

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Front

One effect of industrialization of Meiji Japan was that it

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modernized transportation and the military

Front

What was the purpose of Commodore Perry's U.S. visit to Tokyo Harbor in July 1853?

Back

to force Japan to open ports to US trade

Front

During which era in Japanese history was the woodblock print (to the left) created?

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Meiji Era

Front

This was the title of the feudal military leader of Japan, who held the real power during the Tokugawa Period

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Shogun

Answer explanation

Although the Emperor was technically at the top of Japanese society, the Shogun held the real power during the Tokugawa Period

Front

The modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration resulted in:

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the rise of Japan as an imperialistic nation

Answer explanation

Japan needed raw materials to industrialize their country

Front

The process of industrialization in Japan occurred during which era? Options: Tokugawa Era, Meiji Era, Mitsubishi Era, Haiku Era

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Meiji Era

Answer explanation

The goal of Emperor Meiji was to modernize, westernize and industrialize the country

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Government that ruled Japan (1600-1868)

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Tokugawa Shogunate

Front

One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it:

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modernized transportation

Answer explanation

The Meiji Restoration led to improvements in Japanese government, military, transportation, technology, education and industry

Front

During the Meiji Restoration, the Japanese began to modernize their country primarily to: compete with Western powers, isolate their people from foreign influences, reemphasize traditional values, introduce Eastern religions to Japan

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compete with Western powers

Answer explanation

Japan was worried that without industrialization and modernization, they would be conquered and turned into a colony