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Transformations Around the Globe: The Modernization of Japan

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Meiji Restoration in Japan was a response to...
a)
nationalism and imperialistic threats
b)
isolationism
c)
converting to Christianity
d)
socialism and the cottage industry
2.
Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the:
a)
colonization of Japan by the UnitedStates
b)
transfer of spheres of influence to China
c)
introduction of Christianity to Japanese society
d)
opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan
3.
Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its:
a)
need to maintain a traditional society
b)
desire for a modern industrialized society
c)
colonization by Western nations
d)
encouragement of foreign investment
4.
One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it:
a)
strengthened the power of the Shogunate
b)
decreased the level of pollution
c)
modernized transportation
d)
increased the number of small farms
5.
What was a result of Japan's earliest interactions with Europeans?
a)
Japan traded and embraced cultural diffusion with the Europeans.
b)
Japan invited foreigners to share their political ideas.
c)
Japan sent representatives to foreign countries.
d)
Japan adopted a policy of isolationism.
6.

Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its

a)

need to maintain a traditional society

b)

desire for a modern industrialized society

c)

colonization by Western nations

d)

encouragement of foreign investment

7.

One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had

a)

rejected Western ideas

b)

used its access to the sea for fishing

c)

relied on traditional isolationist policies

d)

reformed its political and economic systems

8.

Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?

a)

isolation and nationalism

b)

capitalism and democracy

c)

revolution and absolutism

d)

reform and modernization

9.

What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

a)

Japan became more isolated from world affairs

b)

Demand for natural resources increased

c)

Japan became a colonial possession of China

d)

Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced

10.

The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by

a)

a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations

b)

the failure of Japanese expansion

c)

the Shogun’s conversion to Christianity

d)

a desire to stay isolated

11.

Meiji meaning...

a)

Enlightened Rule

b)

Iron Fist

c)

Isolated Rule

d)

Traditional

12.

Japan sent __________________ (people represent their country) around the world to study European and American life.

a)

Warriors

b)

Peasants

c)

Samurai

d)

Diplomats

13.

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.

a)

Opened

b)

Isolated

c)

Attacked

d)

Allied

14.

Japan believed the best way to avoid being imperialized was to ________________.

a)

Give in

b)

Fight back

c)

Go to war

d)

Industrialize

15.

These people in Japan did not like the modernization of Japan and preferred more traditional ways.

a)

Modernists

b)

Imperialists

c)

Conservatives

d)

Socialists

16.

China controlled Korea and Taiwan until after the Sino-Japanese War and ______________ gained control, and expanded its empire.

a)

Russia

b)

Japan

c)

USA

d)

Great Britain

17.

In 1904-1905 Russia wanted trading rights with _____________ but Japan controlled this area and refused, and went to war in the Russo-Japanese War.

a)

Korea

b)

USA

c)

Hong Kong

18.

Instead of Japan being imperialized, Japan became an imperial power and took control of other territories.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The Meiji Restoration was successful because it industrialized Japan and made a it a world power.

a)

True

b)

False