East Meets West

Question 1

Black ships

Answer 1

The Black Ships was the name given to Western vessels arriving in Japan in the 16th century.

Question 2

Corroborate

Answer 2

Corroboration is the ability to compare information provided by two separate sources and find similarities between them

Question 3

Meiji restoration

Answer 3

The Meiji Restoration resulted in the dissolution of Japan’s feudal system of government.

Question 4

Rangaku

Answer 4

When Japanese scholars in the Tokugawa Shogunate tried top learn Dutch to use Western technology

Question 5

Treaty of Kanagawa.

Answer 5

The outcomes of the treaty included opening trade with American vessels in some Japanese ports, protection for American sailors and vessels in Japan, and the formation of a US consulate in Japan.

Question 6

Why did shoguns not allow for Western influence

Answer 6

From the shogun’s point of view, the isolation policy was essential for national security. It was the only way to eliminate possible threats to his power and to protect the Japanese culture.

Question 7

What was Commodore Perry’s influence on Japan

Answer 7

He forced Japan to enter into trade with the United States and demanded a treaty permitting trade and the opening of Japanese ports to U.S. merchant ships.