Meiji Restoration Quiz

When did the Meiji Restoration occur?

• January 3, 1868

• February 14, 1872

• March 20, 1855

• April 5, 1890

How long had it been since the Japanese emperor held a position of power before the Meiji Restoration?

• 100 years

• 300 years

• 500 years

• 700 years

Who led the palace coup d'état that ousted the Tokugawa military government?

• Religious leaders

• Foreign invaders

• Pro-reform forces

• Samurai warriors

What slogan did the Meiji government use to unite all classes and launch new industries?

• Peace and prosperity

• Rich country, strong army

• Tradition and culture

• Equality and justice

What did the Meiji government abolish in an effort to unite all classes?

• Farmers

• Artisans

• Merchants

• Samurai class

What did half of the Meiji ruling elite do to observe conditions outside Japan?

• Traveled to Africa

• Traveled to South America

• Traveled to Australia

• Traveled to Western Europe and the United States

What calendar did Japan adopt by 1889?

• Islamic calendar

• Lunar calendar

• Julian calendar

• Gregorian calendar

What type of monarchy did Japan establish by 1889?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Elective monarchy

• Absolute monarchy

• Federal monarchy

What did the Abe administration seek to reframe the Restoration as?

• A forgotten history

• A politically convenient success story

• A failure story

• A tragic event

What did the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) president describe Japan as?

• A prosperous country

• A peaceful country

• A developed country

• A developing country