China and Japan

Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the:

• colonization of Japan by the UnitedStates
  

• transfer of spheres of influence to China

• introduction of Christianity to Japanese society

• opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan

What is the best interpretation of this political cartoon?

• China successfully resisted imperialism

• Chine modernized and became imperialist

• China was divided into spheres of influence by imperialist powers

Which Asian country grew more powerful after interacting with the West?

• China

• Japan

Which Asian country became less powerful after interaction with the West?

• China

• Japan

One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it:

• strengthened the power of the Shogunate

• decreased the level of pollution

• modernized transportation

• increased the number of small farms

What were the Twenty-One Demands that Japan gave to China?

• They were designed to give Japan political rights in China

• They were designed to give Japan economic rights in China

• They were designed to give Japan full control of China

• A and B only

• All of the above

What was the goal of the 2nd United Front(1937-1941)?

• Defeat the warlords

• Work together to help the peasants

• Defeat the Japanese

• Expel Mao Zedong from China

Manchuria

• A northern industrial province in China, invaded by the Japanese in 1931. From here the Japanese would launch an invasion of mainland China beginning in 1937.

• Ruling dynasty of China from 1644 to 1912; the Qing rulers were originally from Manchuria, which had conquered China.

• a mid-19th century rebellion against the Qing Dynasty in China, led by Hong Xiuquan

Answer explanation

The correct choice describes Manchuria as a northern industrial province in China, which was invaded by Japan in 1931, leading to further aggression in mainland China by 1937. This historical context is crucial.

Which Asian country adopted Western technology and industry more rapidly in the late 19th century?

• China

• Japan

• Both

• Neither

What was the primary reason for the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895)?

• Territorial disputes over Korea

• Trade disagreements

• Cultural differences

• Religious conflicts