HISSI Flashcards
What year did the Meiji Restoration begin?
1868
True or False: The Meiji Restoration marked the end of the Tokugawa shogunate.
True
Fill in the blank: The Meiji Restoration aimed to ________ Japan’s political and social structure.
modernize
Who was the emperor during the Meiji Restoration?
Emperor Meiji
What was the primary goal of the Meiji Restoration?
To transform Japan into a modern industrial nation
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key reform during the Meiji Restoration? A) Land redistribution B) Establishment of a parliament C) Abolition of the samurai class D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What significant policy did the Meiji government adopt regarding education?
Compulsory education for all children
True or False: The Meiji Constitution was established in 1889.
True
Fill in the blank: The Meiji Restoration led to the creation of a ________ army.
conscription
What was the impact of the Meiji Restoration on Japan’s economy?
It industrialized and modernized the economy.
Multiple Choice: Which country did Japan model its military after during the Meiji Restoration? A) Germany B) France C) United States D) Russia
A) Germany
What was the significance of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854?
It opened Japan to foreign trade and ended its isolation.
True or False: The Meiji Restoration resulted in the establishment of a feudal system.
False
What was the slogan associated with the Meiji Restoration?
Rich country, strong military
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a period of rapid modernization in Japan following the Meiji Restoration.
Meiji Era
Multiple Choice: Which event is often seen as the catalyst for the Meiji Restoration? A) The Boshin War B) The arrival of Commodore Perry C) The Satsuma Rebellion D) The Sino-Japanese War
B) The arrival of Commodore Perry
What was one of the social changes during the Meiji Restoration?
The abolition of the samurai class and the caste system.
True or False: The Meiji Restoration included significant cultural changes, including the adoption of Western fashions.
True
What major conflict did Japan successfully engage in after the Meiji Restoration?
The Russo-Japanese War
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reform during the Meiji Restoration? A) Universal suffrage B) Military reform C) Land reform D) Education reform
A) Universal suffrage
Fill in the blank: The Meiji Restoration ended the ________ period in Japan.
Edo
What was the role of the Iwakura Mission?
To study Western institutions and technologies.
True or False: The Meiji Restoration was characterized by a peaceful transition of power.
False
What was one of the key outcomes of the Meiji Restoration for Japan’s international status?
Japan became recognized as a world power.
What is the time period of the Edo period in Japan?
1603 to 1868
True or False: The Edo period is also known as the Tokugawa period.
True
Fill in the blank: The Edo period was characterized by a strict social hierarchy, with the samurai at the top and _____ at the bottom.
merchants
Which shogunate ruled during the Edo period?
Tokugawa shogunate
What was the capital city of Japan during the Edo period?
Edo (now Tokyo)
Multiple choice: What was a significant feature of the Edo period’s economy? A) Agriculture B) Industrialization C) Mining D) None of the above
A) Agriculture
What was the primary reason for the isolationist policies during the Edo period?
To maintain social order and control foreign influence
True or False: The Edo period saw the rise of urban culture and the middle class.
True
What was the name of the class of warriors who served the daimyo during the Edo period?
Samurai
Fill in the blank: The Edo period is known for the development of _____ arts, including ukiyo-e.
visual
What was the policy called that limited foreign trade during the Edo period?
Sakoku (closed country)
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a major social class during the Edo period? A) Samurai B) Peasants C) Artisans D) Nobility
D) Nobility
What was the role of the daimyo in the Edo period?
Feudal lords who governed domains and maintained a samurai class
True or False: Christianity was widely accepted during the Edo period.
False
What cultural movement flourished during the Edo period focusing on literature and theater?
Kabuki and bunraku
Fill in the blank: The Edo period ended with the _____ Restoration in 1868.
Meiji
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Edo period’s isolation policy? A) Increased foreign trade B) Cultural stagnation C) Rapid technological advancement D) None of the above
B) Cultural stagnation
What was the predominant religion in Japan during the Edo period?
Shinto and Buddhism
True or False: The Edo period was marked by frequent wars and conflicts.
False
What was the primary purpose of the Edo period’s travel restrictions?
To control movement and maintain social order
Fill in the blank: The _____ were the lowest class in the social hierarchy of the Edo period.
burakumin
What role did ukiyo-e play during the Edo period?
It was a popular form of woodblock printing and art.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a common form of entertainment during the Edo period? A) Cinema B) Kabuki C) Television D) Opera
B) Kabuki
What major event led to the end of the Edo period?
The Meiji Restoration
True or False: The Edo period is known for its peace and stability.
True
What was the significance of the 1854 Treaty of Kanagawa?
It opened Japan to foreign trade after over two centuries of isolation.
