Japanese History Quiz

From what year was Japanese Society closed to the west until it reopened in 1853?

• 1503

• 1603

• 1703

• 1803

Which of the following was NOT a reason why the Japanese did not consider the European trade a great loss initially? The Europeans (a)   .

• did not have anything the Japanese
• were bringing luxury goods like spi
• had no trade or luxury goods.
• Most goods brought by Europeans wer

What was the main reason that being cut off from Europe during the Scientific Revolution was considered the worst time for Japan?

• Europe was experiencing significant cultural decline.

• Japan was undergoing its own technological revolution.

• Europe was advancing rapidly in science, technology, and government.

• Japan had better trade relations with other Asian countries.

Who led the American East India fleet that sailed into Edo Bay to force Japan to open trade relations in 1853?

• Matthew C. Perry

• John F. Kennedy

• William H. Seward

• Douglas MacArthur

What was the rallying campaign slogan of the revolutionaries who overthrew the Shoguns in 1868? (a)  

• "Advance the Emperor, expel the Bar
• "Revere the Emperor, expel the Barb
• "Honor the Shoguns, reject the Outs
• "Maintain Isolation, preserve Purit

What was the primary goal of the Meiji government in Japan during the second half of the 19th century?

• To maintain traditional Japanese culture

• To modernize Japanese industry and military at breakneck speed

• To isolate Japan from foreign influences

• To establish a new form of government

By the 1890s, what was the status of Japan's economy and industry compared to the rest of the Eastern world?

• It was significantly behind

• It was on par with the rest of the Eastern world

• It was the most advanced in the Eastern world

• It was struggling due to lack of natural resources

During times of economic turmoil, what strategy did Japan employ to address its scarcity of natural resources?

• They focused on domestic conservation efforts

• They sought to acquire and control additional territories

• They reduced industrial production

• They formed alliances with resource-rich countries

What was Japan's first target for expansion during the First Sino-Japanese War?

• Russia

• Korea

• Manchuria

• China

The main reason for the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) was (a)   .

• Japan's desire to control Siberia
• Russia's interference with Japan's
• Competition over Manchuria
• Disputes over trade agreements