Flashcard on Japanese History

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How long did peace and relative prosperity reign in Japan under the Tokugawa shoguns?

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Two centuries

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Which era is associated with Japan's modernization? Options: Edo era, Meiji era, Heian era, Showa era

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Meiji era

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Which war is mentioned as a key term in the document?

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Russo-Japanese War

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What did the rigid feudal system in Japan help maintain?

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Peace and prosperity

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What was the main focus of Japan's foreign policy during its isolation?

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Limiting contact with the industrialized world

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What does the term "Meiji" mean?

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Enlightened rule

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What was one of the main goals of the Meiji era?

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To modernize and adopt Western ways

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Which country's constitution did Japan admire and use as a model during the Meiji era? Options: United States, France, Germany, Russia

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Germany

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What was one of the influences on Japan's military modernization? Options: Chinese naval strategies, British naval skills, Russian army tactics, French cavalry techniques

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British naval skills

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What did the Japanese government require of all children during the Meiji era?

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To attend school