Isolation and threats Flashcards
(43 cards)
What year did Portuguese traders land in Japan
In 1543, Portuguese traders landed in the
south of Japan
Who was completed the first Christian mission in Japan
in 1549, the Portuguese Catholic priest Francis Xavier began the first Christian mission on the southern island of Kyushu
Over the next 50 years, which countries also did trade with Japan
Over the next fifty years, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and English traders followed
What were the first products introduced to Japan
At first, contact was friendly and new products, such as tobacco and watermelons, were introduced.
What gave the Japanese the most facination
But what held most
fascination for the Japanese was a weapon a type of musket that the Portuguese brought with them
Why did the Shoguns dislike Christianity
The shoguns relied on the spiritual authority of Buddhism and Shintoism for their authority and saw Christianity as a threat
Why did the shoguns also fear the daimyos
They also feared that daimyo in outlying regions might build up their
wealth through trade, and become a threat to their rule.
What were the edicts the shogun created?
banned the practising of Christianity. prohibited Japanese from travelling abroad, banned Portuguese ships from entering Japanese ports, regulated any other foreign trade
What happened as a result of the edits?
As a result of these edicts, in the attempt to stem the influence of Christianity, thousands of Japanese Christians were killed
Why were the Portuguese singled out?
The Portuguese were singled out for exclusion because they had combined religion with trade
Why did the Japanese like the Dutch
The Dutch, on the other hand, were tolerated because they were more concerned with trade than
religion
What books did the Japanese want from the Dutch?
They were permitted to import any books except those dealing with Christianity. From these imported books, the Japanese gathered some knowledge of Western science
What studies were permitted and what studies were banned?
Although Japanese scholars did study astronomy, medicine and other sciences, the study of politics was banned
How many years in the Tokugawa shogunate were peaceful and prosperous?
The first two centuries of the Tokugawa reign were prosperous and peaceful
What happened from 1800-1860 and what does this mean
1800 to 1860 was called a time of naiyu gakan ‘troubles from within and without’.
What changed to warfare happened to the samurai?
Samurai, no longer engaged in warfare, were reduced to being bureaucrats
or government officials
What did the samurai depend on?
They depended on payments from their daimyo, but these did not keep up with the rising cost of living or the expense of visiting the shogun.
What changed to warfare happened to the merchants?
Although merchants were considered the lowest class, their income continued to grow and they were able to afford a more luxurious lifestyle
What was the first country to force Japan to open its borders?
The United States was the first country to force Japan to open its ports
Why did the americans want access to Japanese ports
The Americans wanted access to Japanese ports to refuel their ships and to take on food and water
What was the American president demands from the Japanese
free trade between the two countries, Shipwrecked sailors should be treated with kindness. steamships be able to stop in Japanese ports to take coal, water and food
What would commodore Perry do after the demands for Japan
Perry said he would give the shogun six months to reply, and would return with a much larger force if necessary
What was the shogun’s plans for the Treaty of peace and friendship
American ships could call at two ports, Shipwrecked sailors would be treated well, an American Consul would reside at Shimodu
What is another name for the Treaty of Peace and Friendship
Treaty of Peace and Friendship, which was called the Kanagawa Treaty after the name of the place where it was signed
