Unit 6: Imperialism

What event marked the beginning of Japan's emergence as a regional power in Asia?

• Meiji Restoration

• World War I

• Russo-Japanese War

• Sino-Japanese War

How did the Meiji Restoration contribute to Japan's regional influence?

• By isolating Japan from the rest of the world

• By modernizing and industrializing the country

• By maintaining traditional feudal systems

• By reducing military capabilities

What was the significance of the Russo-Japanese War for Japan?

• It led to Japan's defeat and decline

• It established Japan as a major military power

• It had no significant impact

• It caused economic collapse

How did Japan's victory in the First Sino-Japanese War affect its regional influence?

• It weakened Japan's position

• It allowed Japan to gain control of Taiwan

• It led to Japan's isolation

• It had no impact

What role did industrialization play in Japan's rise as a regional power?

• It hindered Japan's growth

• It enabled Japan to build a strong military

• It had no impact

• It caused economic decline

What was the primary cause of the Opium Wars between China and Britain?

• Trade disputes over silk

• British trade of opium in China

• Territorial disputes

• Religious conflicts

How did the Treaty of Nanking affect China?

• It strengthened China's sovereignty

• It ceded Hong Kong to Britain

• It had no impact

• It led to China's economic growth

What was the impact of the Taiping Rebellion on China?

• It unified the country

• It caused widespread destruction and loss of life

• It had no significant impact

• It led to economic prosperity

How did the Boxer Rebellion reflect China's response to foreign influence?

• It showed acceptance of foreign control

• It was an anti-foreign uprising

• It had no impact

• It promoted foreign trade

What were the effects of the Open Door Policy on China?

• It closed China to foreign trade

• It allowed multiple foreign powers to trade with China

• It had no impact

• It strengthened China's economy