Meji Restoration

 Who led the American expedition to Japan in 1853?

• Admiral Nelson

• General MacArthur

• Commodore Matthew Perry

• Captain Cook

By what year had Japan established formal relations with multiple foreign powers?

•  1858

• 1872

• 1868

• 1853

How did the Tokugawa shogunate maintain control over Japan?

• By promoting social mobility

• By encouraging European trade

• By empowering the emperor

• Through strong central authority and traditional policies

What was one of the main consequences of the Opium Wars for Asian nations?

• Increased isolation from Europe

• Reduced European influence

•  European technological superiority

• Strengthened Chinese economy

What role did the shogun play in Japan before the Meiji Restoration?

• Military leader with real power

• Economic advisor

• Figurehead with symbolic power

•  Religious leader

What was the primary reason for the Americans' arrival in Japan?

• To help Japan modernize

• To establish a military base

• To spread Christianity

• To demand the opening of trade

What was the slogan of the rebellious samurai groups during the shogunate's decline?

• "Unity and Peace"

• "Revere the emperor, Expel the barbarian"

• "Trade with the West, Strengthen Japan"

• "Embrace the West, Honor the Emperor"

What economic issues was Japan facing at the time of the American arrival?

• Booming economy

• Inflation and famine

•  High employment rates

• Trade surplus

What was the Charter Oath?

• A document to maintain traditional Japanese practices

•  A promise to keep Japan isolated

• A pledge to ally with European powers

• A commitment to transform Japan into a modern nation-state

What significant change did the Meiji Restoration bring to Japan's military?

• Disbanding of all military forces

• Formation of regional armies

• Creation of a national army with mandatory service

• Exclusive reliance on samurai warriors