Japans education

True or False: During the Tokugawa Period, education was mainly available to the samurai class, with little opportunity for commoners.

• True

• False

True or False: The Jesuit Catholic missionaries introduced Western-style schools to Japan during the medieval period.

• True

• False

True or False: The Imperial Rescript on Education of 1890 emphasized Western-style education over traditional Japanese values.

• True

• False

True or False: During the Heian Period, education focused primarily on military training and warfare.

• True

• False

Which period marked the beginning of Japan’s formal education system?

• The Kamakura Period

• The Meiji Restoration

• The Ancient Period

• The Tokugawa Period

What was the primary purpose of the Daigakuryō, the first university in Japan?

• To train future Buddhist monks

• To educate young men for government positions

• To provide military training for samurai

• To introduce Western sciences to Japan

Which of the following is a challenge faced by Japan’s modern education system?

• High dropout rates in elementary school

• Overemphasis on test-taking over critical thinking skills

• Lack of access to secondary education

• Resistance to technological advancements in classrooms

Which university was founded during the Meiji Period and became one of Japan’s most prestigious institutions?

• Doshisha University

• Kyoto University

• Ashikaga School

• Kanazawa Library

Which factor led to a greater emphasis on industrial and military education in Japan after the 1890s?

• The Jesuit influence in the late medieval period

• The victories in the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars

• The arrival of Portuguese traders in Japan

• The spread of Buddhism and Confucianism

Why did Japan's education system experience significant change during the post-war U.S. occupation?

• The U.S. sought to promote democracy and reduce militaristic influence

• Japan wanted to return to its feudal education system

• The Japanese government wanted to increase religious education

• Education was no longer a priority for the government