The Russo-Japanese War 1904

What was Russia's main goal in the East?

• Defend against Japan

• Imperial expansion

• Promote trade with China

• Spread communism

What did Japan take from the Qing Dynasty after the Sino-Japanese War?

• Shanghai

• Hong Kong

• Taiwan and the Liaodong Peninsula

• Beijing

Which countries intervened to force Japan to relinquish the Liaodong Peninsula?

• Russia, Italy, and Austria-Hungary

• Germany, Russia, and France

• Britain, Germany, and Italy

• United States, Britain, and France

What was a significant reason for Russia's interest in Port Arthur?

• It was a warm-water port

• Cultural significance

• Rich in natural resources

• Strategic military location

How did Japan initially respond to the Russian presence in Manchuria?

• Asked Russia to leave

• Economic sanctions

• Ignored the presence

• Diplomatic negotiations

What was the outcome of the Battle of Tsushima?

• Stalemate

• Japanese victory

• British intervention

• Russian victory

What did the Treaty of Portsmouth conclude?

• Russia gained control of Korea

• Japan surrendered Port Arthur to Britain

• Japan recognized Russia's influence in Manchuria

• Russia recognized Japan's influence in the region

What role did the Trans-Siberian Railway play in the Russo-Japanese War?

• It was used to transport troops and supplies to the front lines

• It was destroyed by Japanese forces

• It served as a boundary between Russian and Japanese forces

• It was irrelevant to the war efforts

What was an impact of the Russo-Japanese War on Russian society?

• It led to significant political reforms

• It had no noticeable impact

• It strengthened the monarchy

• It decreased military spending

How did the international community view Japan's victory in the Russo-Japanese War?

• As a demonstration of modern military strategy

• With skepticism about Japan's future intentions

• As a fluke that would not change the balance of power

• As a significant shift in global power dynamics