China and Japan Respond to Imperialism

Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the:

• colonization of Japan by the UnitedStates
  
• transfer of spheres of influence to China
• introduction of Christianity to Japanese society
• opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan

One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it:

• strengthened the power of the Shogunate
• decreased the level of pollution
• modernized transportation
• increased the number of small farms

Which action in Japanese history occurred during the Meiji Restoration?

• Japan modernized its economy.

• Mongols invaded the islands of Japan.

• The Japanese government adopted an isolationist policy

• Buddhism became the official religion of Japan

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

• Japan became more isolated from world affairs

• Demand for natural resources increased

• Japan became a colonial possession of China

• Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced

In the years following the Meiji Restoration in Japan and the unification of Germany in the 19th century, both nations experienced

• an increase in military production and strengthened military forces

• a reduction in tensions with neighboring nations

• a restructuring of government that included popularly elected monarchs

• a decrease in the reliance on industrialization and trade

The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by

• a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations

• the failure of Japanese expansion

• the Shogun’s conversion to Christianity

• a desire to stay isolated

Why were the Opium Wars significant?

• It forced China to change to a democratic government

• It forced Great Britain to recognise the importance of Confucian values

• It forced China to open its doors to trade with the western world

• It forced Great Britain to open its doors to trade with the Qing dynasty.

According to Lin, how does the Chinese emperor feel about the opium trade?

• He is ignoring it.

• He is profiting from it.

• He is enraged by it.

• He is annoyed by it.

Who won the First Opium War?

• The British

• The Chinese

Members of a secret society in China who rebelled against foreign influences

• Boxers
• Sepoys
• Boers
• Communists