WorksheetsModernization of Japan
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 10mins
Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its
need to maintain a traditional society
desire for a modern industrialized society
colonization by Western nations
encouragement of foreign investment
One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had
rejected Western ideas
used its access to the sea for fishing
relied on traditional isolationist policies
reformed its political and economic systems
Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?
isolation and nationalism
capitalism and democracy
revolution and absolutism
reform and modernization
What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration?
Japan became more isolated from world affairs
Demand for natural resources increased
Japan became a colonial possession of China
Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced
The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by
a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations
the failure of Japanese expansion
the Shogun’s conversion to Christianity
a desire to stay isolated
What country won the Russo-Japanese War?
Russia
Japan
United States
What country lost the Russo-Japanese War?
Russia
Japan
United States
What years was the Russo Japanese War?
1904-1905
1900
1908-1910
1910
Japan and Russia fought over Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula.
True
False
Meiji meaning...
Enlightened Rule
Iron Fist
Isolated Rule
Traditional
Japan sent __________________ (people represent their country) were sent around the world to study European and American life. They
Warriors
Peasants
Samurai
Diplomats
In the 1500s Europe began to send traders to Japan. Missionaries were also sent to convert people to Christianity. Japan feared losing their culture so they became _____________ in the early 1600s.
Opened
Isolated
Attacked
Allied
Japan believed the best way to avoid being imperialized was to ________________.
Give in
Fight back
Go to war
Industrialize
These people in Japan did not like the modernization of Japan and preferred more traditional ways.
Modernists
Imperialists
Conservatives
Socialists
China controlled Korea and Taiwan until after the Sino-Japanese War and ______________ gained control, and explained its empire.
Russia
Japan
USA
Great Britain
In 1904-1905 Russia wanted trading rights with _____________ but Japan controlled this area and refused, and went to war in the Russo-Japanese War.
Korea
USA
Hong Kong
Instead of Japan being imperialized, Japan became an imperial power and took control of other territories.
True
False
The Meiji Restoration was successful because it industrialized Japan and made it a world power.
True
False
The United States of America's birthday.
January 7, 1776
June 27, 1876
July 7, 1776
July 4, 1776
The Sino-Japanese War (the fight for the control of Korea) was a war between Japan and
USA
Russia
China
Vietnam
All of the following became power in Japan as a result of the Meiji Restoration except...
Their military
Their transportation network
Their economy
The urge to preserve their culture
