Shougunate Japan study

Question 1

What was the highest social class in shogunate Japan?

Answer 1

The samurai class.

Question 2

True or False: The emperor held the most political power during the shogunate period.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The social hierarchy of shogunate Japan was often depicted as a pyramid with the ____ at the top.

Answer 3

samurai.

Question 4

Which class was primarily responsible for agricultural production in shogunate Japan?

Answer 4

The peasant class.

Question 5

What was the role of the daimyō in the social structure of shogunate Japan?

Answer 5

The daimyō were powerful feudal lords who governed large estates and maintained their own armies of samurai.

Question 6

What is the primary code of conduct followed by samurai warriors?

Answer 6

Bushido

Question 7

True or False: The Bushido code emphasizes loyalty, honor, and self-discipline.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The samurai were a class of __________ in feudal Japan.

Answer 8

warriors

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a principle of Bushido? A) Courage B) Cowardice C) Honor D) Loyalty

Answer 9

B) Cowardice

Question 10

What was the significance of seppuku in samurai culture?

Answer 10

Seppuku was a ritual suicide performed by samurai to restore honor.

Question 11

Who was the American naval officer that played a key role in opening Japan in 1853?

Answer 11

Matthew Perry

Question 12

True or False: Matthew Perry arrived in Japan with a fleet of four warships.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What year did Matthew Perry first arrive in Japan to negotiate for trade?

Answer 13

1853

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The arrival of Matthew Perry in Japan marked the end of Japan’s _____ policy.

Answer 14

Sakoku

Question 15

What was the primary purpose of Matthew Perry’s expedition to Japan?

Answer 15

To establish trade relations and open Japan to American commerce.

Question 16

What was the sakoku policy?

Answer 16

The sakoku policy was Japan’s national isolation policy that lasted from the early 17th century until the mid-19th century, restricting foreign relations and trade.

Question 17

True or False: The end of the sakoku policy allowed Japan to engage in international trade.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The end of the sakoku policy in 1853 was marked by the arrival of Commodore __________ from the United States.

Answer 18

Perry

Question 19

What were two significant impacts of the end of the sakoku policy on Japan?

Answer 19

The end of the sakoku policy led to modernization and industrialization in Japan, as well as increased Western influence in Japanese society and politics.

Question 20

Which treaty was signed in 1854 that established trade relations between Japan and the United States?

Answer 20

The Treaty of Kanagawa

Question 21

What does ‘Sonno Joi’ mean in English?

Answer 21

Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians

Question 22

True or False: The Sonno Joi movement primarily aimed to strengthen the power of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The Sonno Joi rebellions were a reaction against foreign influence and the ________ of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Answer 23

centralization

Question 24

In which period did the Sonno Joi rebellions predominantly occur?

Answer 24

1860s

Question 25

Which event in 1853 significantly influenced the Sonno Joi movement?

Answer 25

The arrival of Commodore Perry and the Black Ships

Question 26

What is the historical significance of Yokohama Boomtown?

Answer 26

Yokohama Boomtown was significant for its rapid development as a port city in Japan during the late 19th century, contributing to Japan's modernization and international trade.

Question 27

True or False: Bloodtown refers to a neighborhood in Yokohama known for its high crime rates.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The term 'Boomtown' typically refers to a community that experiences a sudden increase in ________ and ________.

Answer 28

population; economic activity

Question 29

What were some key factors that contributed to the growth of Yokohama Boomtown?

Answer 29

Key factors included its strategic location as a port, foreign trade agreements, and industrialization.

Question 30

Which major historical event led to the opening of Yokohama as a port city?

Answer 30

The arrival of Commodore Perry and the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854.

Question 31

What historical event marked the beginning of the decline of the samurai class in Japan?

Answer 31

The Meiji Restoration of 1868.

Question 32

True or False: The Charter Oath was a document that outlined the goals of the Meiji government.

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

Which of the following was a key reason for the decline of the samurai?

Answer 33

The abolition of the feudal system and the establishment of a conscript army.

Question 34

What was one of the main principles outlined in the Charter Oath?

Answer 34

The establishment of a deliberative assembly and the promotion of public discourse.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The Tokugawa Shogunate was established in _____.

Answer 35

1603

Question 36

What significant event occurred in 1868 that marked the end of the shogunate system?

Answer 36

The Meiji Restoration

Question 37

Which shogunate is known for its cultural flourishing during the Edo period?

Answer 37

Tokugawa Shogunate

Question 38

What year did Japan officially open its ports to foreign trade, ending over two centuries of isolation?

Answer 38

1854

Question 39

What was the primary role of the shogun in feudal Japan?

Answer 39

Military leader and de facto ruler