Unit 4 Quick Flashcard #3

Front

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

Back

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: a return to a feudal system of government, an alliance between China, Korea, Russia, and Japan, the rise of Japan as an imperialistic nation, a strengthening of Japan's isolationist policies

Back

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

Back

Meiji Era

Answer explanation

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

Front

Government that ruled Japan (1600-1868)

Back

Tokugawa Shogunate

Front

One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it:

Back

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

Back

compete with Western powers

Answer explanation

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

Front

Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the:

Back

opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan

Answer explanation

Japan had no choice but to listen to the US and open to trade. A highly industrialized America was too powerful to be ignored.

Front

One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had:

Back

reformed its political and economic systems

Answer explanation

Japanese students were sent abroad during the Meiji Restoration to learn about the political and economic systems of Europe to bring the ideas back for Japan to emulate (copy)

Front

The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by: the Shogun's conversion to Christianity, a desire to stay isolated, the failure of Japanese expansion, a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations

Back

a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations

Answer explanation

The Japanese knew that most of the world had been conquered by Europe, and if they didn't modernize they would be too.

Front

Which of the following BEST describes the geography of Japan (read all choices): Subcontinent, Peninsula, Island, Archipelago?

Back

Archipelago

Answer explanation

An Archipelago is a chain of islands, often caused by underwater volcanos