So You Think You Know Japan

When did formal education begin in Japan, and who had access to it during the Ancient Period?

• 500 A.D.

• 250 B.C.

• 500 B.C.

• 1904

During the Heian Period (794-1185 A.D.), the focus of education shifted from Confucian teachings to the ________?

What major document issued in 1868 outlined Japan's educational goals during the modern period?

• The Charter of Education

• The Gokajono Goseimon

• The Educational Order of 1872

• The Meiji Constitution

What significant change did the Educational Order of 1872 (Gakusei) introduce to Japan's educational system?

• It made secondary education compulsory.

• It allowed local control over school policies.

• It formed the basis for a modern public education system.

• It eliminated primary education altogether.

What features were part of the reformed educational system in postwar Japan?

• A 6-3-3-4 structure for schooling

• Compulsory education for nine years

• Government-produced textbooks only

• Greater autonomy in local education administration

• Permission for teacher unions and parent-teacher organizations

Which university became the most distinguished institution during the modern period in Japan?

• Kyoto University

• Osaka University

• Waseda University

• Tokyo University

What significant change occurred in Japan's compulsory education in 1907?

• The introduction of secondary education

• The increase in years of compulsory education from three to six

• The establishment of technical training schools

• The privatization of all primary school

In what ways did the Tokugawa educational system contribute to Japan's literacy rates compared to other countries during that time?

• The system expanded access to education for elites, resulting in literacy rates that were likely ahead of most countries, except for a few in the West.

• The system expanded access to education for foreigners, resulting in literacy rates that were likely ahead of most countries, except for a few in the West.

• The system expanded access to education for commoners, resulting in literacy rates that were likely ahead of most countries, except for a few in the West.

• The system expanded access to education for all children, resulting in literacy rates that were likely ahead of most countries, except for a few in the West.

How did the militarism of the 1930s affect Japan's education system?

• It promoted progressive ideas in education.

• Schools became tools of the state, focusing on training loyal subjects.

• It led to the establishment of more private universities.

• It resulted in the reduction of compulsory education years.

What were some key principles outlined in the Fundamental Law of Education enacted in 1947?

• Equal opportunity to education for all citizens

• Emphasis on training loyal subjects of the emperor

• Coeducation

• Full development of one's personality

• Academic freedom for faculty