7. Week 7 Shinsa B

When did the Meiji era start and end?

• 1912-1945

• 1950-2000

• 1868-1912

• 1800-1850

What did Japan learn from the West during the Meiji era?

• Food, clothing, and traditions

• Science, technology, and politics

• Art, music, and literature

• Sports, entertainment, and leisure activities

What was one of the changes that happened during the Meiji era?

• Japan became a feudal society.

• Japan learned about democracy.

• Japan became a colonial power.

• Japan adopted a new religion.

What was the new motto adopted by Japan during the Meiji era to balance Westernization?

• Western science, Japanese essence

• Japanese power, European strength

• Meiji Restoration

• Rapid change, slow adaptation

How did some Japanese people react to the changes during the Meiji era?

• They embraced all changes unconditionally.

• They wanted to keep things as they were before.

• They completely rejected all forms of modernization.

• They focused solely on economic reforms.

When did the Meiji era start and end?

• 1853-1868

• 1868-1912

• 1912-1926

• 1926-1989

What changes happened during the Meiji era?

• Japan isolated itself from the world.

• Japan's economy declined.

• Japan adopted Western political, military, and educational systems.

• Japan's traditional culture became more prominent.

What was one reason for Japan's success in becoming a modern and powerful nation during the Meiji era?

• Japan maintained its feudal system.

• Japan rejected all foreign influence.

• Japan embraced Western science and technology.

• Japan became a colony of Russia.

Which sector saw significant improvement during the Meiji era due to Western influence?

• Agriculture

• Military

• Education

• All of the above

What was the impact of the Meiji Restoration on Japan's social structure?

• It got rid of the feudal system.

• It reinforced the feudal system.

• It created a new ruling elite from the merchant class.

• It had no significant impact on the social structure.