Japan's Tokugawa Shogunate (16.2.5)

What is the English term for a government ruled by a shogun?

• Shogunate

• Empire

• Provincial

• Imperialism

• Diarchy

How did Tokugawa shoguns get revenue for government use?

• taxes

• tariffs

• trade

• commerce

• rent

What caused urban construction to expand into Japan's farmland during the Edo period?

• Population growth and urbanization

• Natural disasters reducing urban areas

• Government policies promoting rural development

• Increased agricultural technology and efficiency

How did the peacetime economy of the Edo period alter the role of samurai?

• Samurai became intellectual & cultural leaders

• Samurai remained primarily as warriors throughout the Edo period

• The economy had no impact on the samurai's traditional roles

• Samurai became farmers and laborers during the Edo period

How large was the population of the city of Edo by the 18th century?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 50 million

Why was population growth a challenge for Edo Period Japan?

• Had no significant impact on society

• Led to resource strain and famine

• Led to increased agricultural productivity

• Resulted in a stronger military presence

How did the Tokugawa Shogunate respond to the spread of Christianity?

• Embraced Christianity and promoted its teachings

• Allowed Christianity to grow without restrictions

• Converted to Christianity and became a Christian state

• Outlawed Christianity

• Ignored Christianity, as it posed no threat

What countries did the seclusion laws passed by the Tokugawa Shogunate apply to?

• Most, but not all, European countries

• North American and South American countries

• Russia, India, and Thailand

• All European countries

• China and Korea

How did Japan's practice of nativism impact their culture?

• Led to the decline of traditional practices and beliefs

• Reinforced Japan's cultural identity and led to a revival of traditional practices and beliefs

• Encouraged the adoption of foreign cultural practices

• Had no significant impact on Japan's cultural identity

• Blended foreign cultural traits with their own as much as possible

What happened when American and Russian ships each tried to establish trade relations with Japan?

• Japan increased its isolationist policies in response to the ships

• Japan chose to end its isolation and open to free trade

• American and Russian ships were attacked and fired upon

• Japan established trade relations only with European countries