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The Meiji Era changed Japanese society by

A
modernizing the armed forces, investing in factories, and establishing universal education.
B
encouraging Western influence, establishing universal education, and emphasizing nationalism.
C
depending on imports from the West, reducing the military, and encouraging Western influence.
D
modernizing the armed forces, establishing universal education, and deemphasizing nationalism.
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Which nation was especially worried about Japan’s victory in the Sino-Japanese War?

A
The US
B
Russia
C
Britain
D
France
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Japan felt disrespected by the Treaty of Portsmouth provisions, because

A
it did not get to keep all its gained territory.
B
it received only a small monetary payment from Russia.
C
Russia did not have to withdraw from Manchuria.
D
Russia interfered with Japan’s influence in the area.
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In which ways did the Meiji Restoration modernize Japanese government and society? Select three answers.It appointed the emperor as head of the government.It created a democracy to model that of the US.It abolished feudalism and the samurai.It created a constitutional monarchy.It opened technology schools and universities.

A
It appointed the emperor as head of the government.
B
It created a democracy to model that of the US.
C
It abolished feudalism and the samurai.
D
It created a constitutional monarchy.
E
It opened technology schools and universities.
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What was Commodore Perry’s significant contribution to the beginning of Japan’s transformation?

A
He closed all embassies except the US.
B
He opened Japan to the West.
C
He made Japan open its ports to Europe.
D
He sold US warships to Japan.
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What started the Russo-Japanese War?

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

A
the Sino-Japanese War
B
the Meiji Restoration
C
the Treaty of Kanagawa
D
the Tokugawa Shogunate rule
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How did Japan become the most powerful nation in Asia?

A
Japan doubled its territory in Asia.
B
Japan’s economy followed the US’s example.
C
Japan adopted Western military technologies and training methods.
D
Japan’s government made extremely wise alliances.
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Why did Meiji leaders expand Japan’s military and heavily invest in industrialization?

A
They wanted to weaken the power of the Samurai.
B
They wanted to limit western influence in Japan.
C
They wanted to overthrow the rival Tokugawa Shogunate.
D
They wanted Japan to pursue isolationism.
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Something China and Japan have in common is

A
they borrowed and adapted Western ideas.
B
they remained true to their cultural traditions.
C
they industrialized to improve their economies.
D
they have a history of strong cultural traditions.

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