Social Studies

Question 1

Social Hierarchy, before, during, and after the Edo Period

Answer 1

Before and during the Edo period it was very similar. Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Ronin, peasants, Artisans, and then Merchants. After the Edo period there was basically no social hierarchy.

Question 2

Cultural influences before and after the arrival of Commodore Perry

Answer 2

Before Matthew Perry there was Cultural Consolidation/isolation, Edo culture, Buddhism, and Confucianism. After Matthew Perry they were open to the west and heir religions, there was the Meiji restoration, and lots of western influence.

Question 3

The reasons for the Exclusion Laws

Answer 3

The Emperor of Japan was scare that the Japanese would take on new religions with different beliefs, and that less people would worship him. Because of this, all Christians and foreigners were ordered to leave Japan and the exclusion laws were put into place.

Question 4

The social controls WITHIN Japan during the Edo Period

Answer 4

There were a lot of social controls during the Edo period. These include

Question 5

How did Japan maintain a self-sufficient economy during the Edo period?

Answer 5

Didn’t require resources from other counties. Were very stoic. Had resources from farmers, fishermen, silkworms, forests, etc.

Question 6

Reasons for civil war in Japan during the Edo Period

Question 7

Kendo

Answer 7

During Japans golden age of culture they didn’t need samurai, so they used kendo a(training with two wooden sticks) to teach discipline.

Question 8

Kabuki

Answer 8

Form of Japanese theatre. A type of play performed by men and women, but was later changed to just men

Question 9

Tea Ceremony

Answer 9

Had 9 philosophies and 7 rules. Was meant for peace, enjoyment, manners, and respect.

Question 10

Bunraku

Answer 10

It was a form of puppet theatre with puppets usually 4 feet tall.

Question 11

What are the Floating Worlds? Why would the shogun allow this?

Answer 11

Floating worlds were a place where people could freely discuss any topics and viewpoints without punishments. Its where the merchants had more power than the samurai. The shogun allowed this because he didn’t want a civil war to break out.

Question 12

The intimidation tactics of the United States

Answer 12

America brought guns into Japan during their attack. This made Japan very skeptical about fighting them since they had banned guns and had only swords.

Question 13

Imperialism in the United States

Question 14

The arrival of Commodore Perry and result for Japanese isolationism

Answer 14

Japan was forced to let Commodore Mathew Perry to come into their country. He made unfair treaties about opening borders to western countries. Japan had to accept, but ultimately completely got rid of exclusion laws to encourage westernization.

Question 15

Treaty of Kanagawa

Answer 15

Japan had to have an American consulate in their country, and America had to have one in America. America needed all their shipwrecked soldiers and a of of their coal. They also required parts and materials.

Question 16

Reasons behind Japan’s desire to be an imperial power.

Answer 16

They had modern weapons and now knew how to use them, their economic development, their military modernization, and their strategic considerations.

Question 17

The result of the Meiji Restoration for Japan

Answer 17

Oligarchy was formed by Samurai and Emperor. They were a group of powerful unelected leaders. They were the countries government. They were the democracies of the west. Five charter oath was formed.

Question 18

The unequal treaties that Japan signed with the United States

Answer 18

These treaties were signed by force and threat. Japan had to sign the treaties, or risk losing their nation. These treaties were unfair because America said they would get a lot of resources, all their shipwrecked men and lots of coal, opened ports t western countries, protection of American vessels in Japan, and formation of the consulate.

Question 19

What is militarization? How did Japan begin to militarize?

Answer 19

Men must serve in Japans military for minimum 3 years, then must be on reserve duty for 4 years. They wanted to conquer land and resources. Wanted to annex other territory.

Question 20

Japanese Expansionism

Answer 20

Japan was perusing expansion. This started in the Mejij period with the downfall of the Tokugawa family. Then it led to the Sino-Japanese war which later became the Russo-Japanese war. It later went to the annexation of Korea and militarization.

Question 21

Imperialism

Answer 21

Expanding ones territory by taking over another country.

Question 22

Nationalism

Answer 22

Strong attachments to a certain country or nation.

Question 23

Reasons for Civil War during the Meiji Period

Answer 23

A big one was Resistance to modernization. Some people felt that the Japanese culture and way of life was sacred and should be preserved so they didn’t want to modernize. But others wanted something new in their lives. These two groups ultimately started a civil war in Japan.

Question 24

What is the Japanese imperial council? What did they do?

Question 25

Various Japanese mottos across time.

Answer 25

Japans motto was “Civilization and enlightenment” but was later changed to “Western science, Japanese essence.”

Question 26

Reasons for the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars

Answer 26

There were disputes over the ownership of Korea. Russo-Japanese war was started after claims of ownership over Manchuria.

Question 27

Reasons for Japanese involvement in WWI

Answer 27

Viewed as major power. Seat on League of Nations. Called for help against Evil.

Question 28

Reasons for Japanese involvement in WWII

Answer 28

Want to continue expansion into China. NATO sides against. Leave the League of Nations. Attack pearl harbor after treat signed with Germany/Italy.