sonno joi Flashcards
(26 cards)
What does ‘Sonno Joi’ translate to in English?
Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians
In which country did the Sonno Joi movement take place?
Japan
True or False: The Sonno Joi movement was primarily a peaceful reform movement.
False
What period in Japanese history is associated with the Sonno Joi rebellions?
The Bakumatsu period
Who were the main opponents of the Sonno Joi movement?
The Tokugawa shogunate and foreign powers
Fill in the blank: The Sonno Joi movement gained momentum in response to the arrival of _____ in Japan.
Commodore Perry
Which year did the Sonno Joi movement begin to significantly influence Japanese politics?
1853
What was one of the main goals of the Sonno Joi movement?
To restore imperial rule in Japan
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant event influenced by the Sonno Joi movement? A) The Meiji Restoration B) The Taiping Rebellion C) The Opium War
A) The Meiji Restoration
Who was the Emperor that the Sonno Joi movement sought to revere?
Emperor Meiji
True or False: The Sonno Joi movement was entirely supported by the samurai class.
False
What role did the Choshu and Satsuma domains play in the Sonno Joi movement?
They were key supporters and leaders in the movement.
Fill in the blank: The Sonno Joi movement was a reaction against the perceived _____ of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Weakness
Which treaty exemplified the foreign pressure that contributed to the Sonno Joi movement?
The Treaty of Kanagawa
What was a significant outcome of the Sonno Joi movement?
The overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate
Multiple Choice: Which of the following ideologies was NOT associated with the Sonno Joi movement? A) Nationalism B) Feudalism C) Liberalism
C) Liberalism
What year did the Tokugawa shogunate officially end?
1868
True or False: The Sonno Joi movement led directly to the establishment of a constitutional government in Japan.
False
What was the primary method used by Sonno Joi supporters to express their opposition?
Violent uprisings and protests
Fill in the blank: The Sonno Joi movement contributed to the rise of _____ during the Meiji Restoration.
Nationalism
Name one of the key leaders associated with the Sonno Joi movement.
Kido Takayoshi
What was the significance of the slogan ‘Sonno Joi’ in Japanese society?
It encapsulated the desire for imperial restoration and anti-foreign sentiment.
True or False: The Sonno Joi movement was solely focused on expelling foreign influence.
False
What was a major social impact of the Sonno Joi movement?
It mobilized the samurai class and commoners against the shogunate.
