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An example of Japanese imperial rule that was evident when it placed restrictions on Korean rights was that

A
it assumed control of newspapers and free speech.
B
it assumed control of the government.
C
it squelched nationalist groups.
D
it took away all guns.
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What started the Russo-Japanese War?

A
Negotiations to avoid war broke down, and war ensued.
B
Japan launched a surprise attack on the city of Port Arthur in Russia.
C
The conflict over Korea escalated into war near Seoul, Korea.
D
Russia issued a preemptive strike on Japan in the Sea of China.
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Which of these events occurred first?

A
the Treaty of Kanagawa
B
the Sino-Japanese War
C
the Meiji Restoration
D
the Tokugawa Shogunate rule
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Something China and Japan have in common is

A
they borrowed and adapted Western ideas.
B
they industrialized to improve their economies.
C
they remained true to their cultural traditions.
D
they have a history of strong cultural traditions.
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The tsar was quick to agree to negotiate a peace treaty to end the Russo-Japanese War mainly because

A
Russia was winning but was unsure that it could continue to win.
B
Russia was fighting a strong military from afar.
C
Russia was running low on fighting resources.
D
Russia feared that Japan would totally crush its forces.
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How did Japan become the most powerful nation in Asia?

A
Japan adopted Western military technologies and training methods.
B
Japan doubled its territory in Asia.
C
Japan’s government made extremely wise alliances.
D
Japan’s economy followed the US’s example.
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How was Japan easily able to defeat China in the Sino-Japanese War?

A
Japan’s military was better trained and equipped.
B
Japan enlisted the help of its allies in Europe.
C
China surrendered quickly.
D
China had fewer troops.

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