Meiji Restoration Quiz - Grade 8

When did the Meiji Restoration start and end?

• 1867-1888

• 1868-1889

• 1854-1876

• None of the above

Who lost their power during the Meiji Restoration?

• Emperor Meiji

• Tokugawa shôgun

• Supreme Position

• Enlightened Rule

Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?

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  Isolation and Nationalism

• Capitalism and Democracy

• Revolution and Absolutism

• Reform and Modernization

The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by

• A fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations

• The failure of Japanese expansion

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  The Shogun’s conversion to Christianity

• A desire to stay isolated

What were the main causes of the Meiji Restoration?

• The decline of the Tokugawa shogunate, the arrival of Western powers, and the desire for modernization and industrialization.

• The rise of the samurai class, the influence of Confucianism, and the spread of Christianity.

• The economic decline of Japan, the rise of the daimyo, and the influence of Buddhism.

• The invasion of Japan by Mongol forces, the decline of the emperor's power, and the spread of feudalism.

What were some of the effects of the Meiji Restoration?

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  Colonization, decrease in industrialization, rise of shogunate power, decline in military reforms

• Modernization, industrialization, constitutional monarchy, abolition of feudal system, Western-style education and military reforms, rapid economic growth

• Expansionism, decrease in population, rise of samurai power, decline in education

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  Isolationism, decline in economy, increase in feudalism, preservation of traditional culture

What was the role of Emperor Meiji in the Meiji Restoration?

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  Emperor Meiji was overthrown during the Meiji Restoration.

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  Emperor Meiji led the modernization and westernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration.

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  Emperor Meiji was a figurehead and had no role in the Meiji Restoration.

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  Emperor Meiji opposed the modernization and westernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration.

How did foreign relations change during the Meiji Era?

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  Foreign relations in Japan became more hostile during the Meiji Era.

• Foreign relations in Japan remained unchanged during the Meiji Era.

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  Foreign relations in Japan shifted from engagement to isolationism during the Meiji Era.

• Foreign relations in Japan changed from isolationism to active engagement with the international community during the Meiji Era.

Which country played a significant role in influencing Japan's modernization during the Meiji Restoration?

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  China

• Russia

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  United States

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  France

What were some of the social changes that occurred during the Meiji Restoration?

• Abolition of feudal system, establishment of constitutional monarchy, modernization of education, promotion of industrialization, adoption of Western customs and practices

• Introduction of democracy, increase in agricultural production, expansion of military power, preservation of traditional culture