Week 7 Shinsa

What would be the BEST title for this list?

• 1. The ability of the Japanese to learn from others and adapt and improve these "borrowings."

• 2. The importance of learning and education.

• 3. The Japanese desire to make their country powerful and respected by the world.

• 4. The willingness of the Japanese to work and make sacrifices for the greater good of the group and society in general.

• Reasons for Japan’s Economic Success
• Returning to the Old Values
• Change Within Isolationism
• The Golden Age of Culture

Which statement MOST accurately reflects Japan’s change in worldview from the Edo to Meiji Period?

• From isolation to modernization.

• From isolation to assimilation.

• From self-sufficiency to deficiency.

• From self-sufficiency to exclusion.

The Iwakura Mission sent Japanese scholars around the world to learn from Western countries. They studied Western religions, and concluded that:

• Having one official state religion would bring people together, which should be Shinto.
• Christianity should be adopted as the official state religion as they observed this religion in European and American countries.
• People would be loyal to their religion and not their country and elected leaders.
• Buddhism was encouraged as a way for people to become calmer and more focused.

The Iwakura Mission discovered that most Western nations had an attitude of expansionism, or a desire to control foreign colonies. How did the Japanese government respond?

• The government made military service mandatory, and strengthened its army to defend itself and expand its territory.
• The government leaned on the samurai model of the past, and placed soldiers in local villages.
• Participation in the military encouraged soldiers to be loyal to their home villages.
• The government chose to focus on strengthening its existing territory rather than expanding its territory.

What was the PRIMARY reason Emperor Meiji's government wanted to Westernize Japan?

• They wanted to end the unequal treaties by winning respect for Japan by showing it was a modern "civilized" country and could be competitive with Western countries.
• They wanted to copy the Western style of dress and architecture.
• They thought Western culture was superior to Japanese culture.
• They were embarrassed of their traditional ways.

Which was NOT an effect of the expansion of the Japanese military?

• Japan became even less respected by Western countries.

• Japan was able to prevent itself from being colonized by Western nations.

• Japanese men were conscripted into the army, spreading new ideas like steam power.

• Military participation strengthened nationalism.

Which statement is most accurate based on the examination of the map below?

• After 1868, Japan adopted a policy of imperialism and expansion.

• Japan’s policy of isolation continued during the Meiji Restoration.

• After 1868, Japan cooperated with China to resist Western influence.

• Japan’s ability to expand was limited by the lack of a Western-style military.

How did the Meiji government support the transition to Western technologies?

• They sponsored industry and set up businesses, later turned over to private family businesses.

• They sent a steam engine to each town in Japan for modernization.

• They introduced a cut-throat business model encouraging competition.

• They allowed limited access to technology from foreign countries.

Which motto best sums up the author's opinion from an 1889 Japanese newspaper? The newspaper read: "We recognize the excellence of Western civilization. We value the Western theories of rights, liberty, and equality, and we respect Western philosophy and morals... Above all, we [admire] Western science, economics, and industry. These, however, ought not to be adopted simply because they are Western; they ought to be adopted only if they can contribute to Japan's welfare."

• "Western Science, Japanese Essence"

• "Wealthy Country, Strong Army"

• "Growing into Maturity"

• "Japanese Knowledge, Western Know-how"

What aspect of Japan is best explained by the characteristics below?

• Their economic success in the 20th century.

• The Edo social hierarchy.

• Their cultural traditions during the Golden Age.

• The political strength of Japan.