Terms To Know

Question 1

Bakafu

Answer 1

Do you are you Japanese parliament during the Edo period

Question 2

Daimyo

Answer 2

Essentially the Japanese counterparts to a feudal lord

Question 3

Sankin Kyotai

Answer 3

A law during the Tokugawa which forced the Lords of Japan to take up an annual pilgrimage to Tokyo

Question 4

Mibunsei

Answer 4

A system of four crosses that existed in Tokugawa period

Question 5

Ikko ikki

Answer 5

Buddhist protest against the regime

Question 6

The Black ships

Answer 6

A colloquialism for the European and American steamships making their way to Japan on the 19th century. This name refers to their large size and steel hole this name refers to their large size and steel hulls

Question 7

Treaty of amity and commerce

Answer 7

Essentially one of the unequal treaties that allows the United States unfair trading rights with Japan.

Question 8

The Iwakura mission

Answer 8

An expeditionset up by the Japanese government which attempted to explore what west had to offer

Question 9

The Meiji constitution

Answer 9

A document which transfers power to the Emperor and is in place till 1945

Question 10

Fukoku kyohei

Answer 10

A phrase meaning strong army strong nation

Question 11

Kempeitai

Answer 11

The Japanese military police

Question 12

Seiukai

Answer 12

A political party founded by Japanese officials in support of the government

Question 13

Kuomintang

Answer 13

The ruling party of China following the downfall of the Emperor