History of Japan, Korea, and Vietnam Review

Front

What was the role of the emperor during the Shogun Era?

Back

Ceremonial figurehead with no real power

Answer explanation

The emperor during the Shogun Era was a ceremonial figurehead with no real power, as the Shogun held the supreme ruling authority.

Front

Who actually held the most power during the Shogun era?

Back

The Shogun

Answer explanation

During the Shogun era, the Shogun held the most power as the military dictator ruling on behalf of the Emperor, controlling the samurai and daimyo.

Front

Which family ruled Japan from the 1600's to the late 1800's?

Back

Tokugawa

Answer explanation

The family that ruled Japan from the 1600's to the late 1800's was the Tokugawa family, making them the correct choice.

Front

Who was appointed by the shogun and ruled the provinces of Japan?

Back

Daimyo

Answer explanation

Daimyo were appointed by the shogun to rule the provinces of Japan, making them the correct choice for this question.

Front

What was the role of the samurai?

Back

Warriors that protected the leaders and the land

Answer explanation

The role of the samurai was as warriors who protected the leaders and the land, making them the correct choice among the options provided.

Front

After years of being a stable, isolated country, why did Japan agree to begin trading with the US?

Back

To avoid attack from the US and to improve their industry

Answer explanation

Japan agreed to begin trading with the US to modernize and industrialize rapidly in response to external pressures, not due to a significant defeat in a war, famine, or to form an alliance against European powers.

Front

Name some countries that Japan controlled during the early 1900's.

Back

Korea and Taiwan

Answer explanation

During the early 1900's, Japan controlled Korea and Taiwan.

Front

Why did Japan begin taking over other countries in the early 1900's?

Back

They needed resources for their industry

Answer explanation

Japan took control of these countries to expand its territory and influence, as stated in the correct answer choice.

Front

What happened on December 7, 1941?

Back

The attack on Pearl Harbor

Answer explanation

On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, leading to the United States' entry into World War II.

Front

What type of campaign did the US military begin in 1944 in order to get closer to Japan?

Back

Island Hopping campaign

Answer explanation

The US military began the Island Hopping campaign in 1944 to get closer to Japan by capturing key islands in the Pacific Ocean, one by one, instead of attacking Japan directly.