Understanding the Meiji Restoration

What was the primary political change in Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

• The establishment of a new Shogunate

• The restoration of the Emperor's power

• The division of Japan into feudal states

• The creation of a parliamentary system

Which economic reform was introduced during the Meiji period to modernise Japan's economy?

• The introduction of a barter system

• The establishment of a national currency

• The abolition of all taxes

• The creation of a feudal land system

How did the Meiji Restoration impact Japanese society?

• It reinforced the caste system

• It led to the abolition of the samurai class

• It increased isolation from the West

• It decreased urbanisation

Which Western country had a significant influence on Japan's military modernisation during the Meiji era?

• France

• Germany

• United States

• United Kingdom

What was a major cultural transformation in Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

• The adoption of Confucianism as the state philosophy

• The introduction of Western-style education

• The banning of all foreign literature

• The revival of traditional Japanese arts

What was the primary goal of Japan's military modernisation efforts during the Meiji period?

• To expand Japan's territory in Asia

• To defend against Western imperialism

• To maintain the power of the samurai

• To support the Shogunate's rule

Which policy ended Japan's period of isolationism during the Meiji Restoration?

• The Treaty of Kanagawa

• The Meiji Constitution

• The Charter Oath

• The Edict of Expulsion

What was the impact of Western influence on Japan's legal system during the Meiji era?

• The adoption of a feudal legal code

• The implementation of a Western-style legal system

• The continuation of samurai law

• The rejection of all Western legal practices

Which industry saw significant growth as a result of economic reforms during the Meiji Restoration?

• Agriculture

• Textile manufacturing

• Fishing

• Mining

What was the role of the Shogunate before the Meiji Restoration?

• It was a ceremonial position with no real power

• It was the military government of Japan

• It was responsible for religious affairs

• It was a council of regional governors