Japan's Role in World War 1: An In-Depth Look

What year marked the beginning of Japan's modern age following the restoration of Imperial Rule?

• 1868

• 1889

• 1871

• 1894

Which law in 1873 significantly changed the Japanese military system?

• Imperial Defense Law

• Meiji Constitution

• Samurai Abolition Act

• Conscription Law

Which war in 1894 marked Japan's first major military engagement in its modernization phase?

• World War I

• Russo-Japanese War

• Boxer Rebellion

• Sino-Japanese War

What was the primary goal of the Meiji Constitution established in 1889?

• To expand territorial claims

• To create economic reforms

• To establish a parliamentary system of government

• To reduce foreign influence

Which alliance did Japan enter in 1902 to counter Russian ambitions in Asia?

• Axis Powers

• League of Nations

• Triple Entente

• Anglo-Japanese Alliance

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

• Isolation from international affairs

• Victory and increased influence in Asia

• Stalemate with no clear winner

• Loss and territorial concessions

In what year was Korea annexed into the Japanese Empire?

• 1895

• 1905

• 1920

• 1910

What role did Japan play in the First World War?

• Both naval and ground engagements, primarily against German forces

• Limited to economic support

• Ground forces in European battles

• Mainly naval engagements in the Pacific

What was the primary focus of the Japanese military during the Siberian Intervention of 1918?

• To support the Russian monarchy

• To stabilize the Russian Far East

• To combat German forces

• To annex Siberian territory

How did World War I influence Japan's societal structure?

• It had no significant impact on society

• It resulted in widespread poverty

• It led to a decline in the middle class

• It saw the rise of a significant labor movement and a middle class