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Who was going to replace the Shogun as ruler of Japan after he was overthrown?
Emperor
According to Emperor Meiji, what was the best way for Japan to prevent a foreign takeover?
Modernize, westernize
What is one thing the Meiji government did to modernize Japan?
Possible answers: Sent people to study overseas, took ideas he liked from other countries to use in Japan, ended feudal system
What did Japan do to assert (show off) its new power in the world?
Invaded other countries and took them over
What was the name of the American captain who arrived in Edo Bay?
Commodore Matthew Perry
Name two technologies/inventions the Americans bought to the Japanese
trains, guns, telegraph, telescope, alcohol
What year did the Meiji Restoration begin?
1768
1968
1868
1668
Who was the emperor during the Meiji Restoration?
Emperor Meiji
How did the Meiji Restoration affect the samurai?
The Meiji Restoration led to the abolition of the samurai class and their privileges, as Japan moved towards a modern army. Basically, they were out of work.
What changes did the Meiji Restoration bring to Japan's army?
It modernized Japan's military, adopting Western military practices and creating a conscripted army.
Which one of these was NOT an economic change during the Meiji Restoration?
modernised banking system
equal pay for all Japanese citizens
rice was no longer used as money
introduction of national currency
How did the Meiji Restoration change Japan's social heirarchy?
The Meiji Restoration dismantled the rigid feudal class system, allowing for greater social mobility and the creation of a more merit-based society.
Which of these industries did not flourish during the Mejij Period?
shipbuilding
textiles
manufacturing
farming
What was the biggest change to the education system during the Meiji period?
teachers became very well paid
everyone had to wear a uniform
school was made non-compulsory
everyone had to attend
Originally, how many boats did Matthew Perry bring to Edo Bay?
4
Did emperor worship increase or decrease during the Meiji Restoration?
increase
