The Rise of Modern Japan Answers
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What was Commodore Perry’s significant contribution to the beginning of Japan’s transformation?
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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.2
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The image depicts the end of the Sino-Japanese War.
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the surrender of the Japanese after the Sino-Japanese WarB
the mutual farewells after signing the peace agreement following the warC
the different paths of China and Japan: traditional versus modern military dressD
the strength and power of the Chinese versus the humbled Japanese3
Why did Meiji leaders expand Japan’s military and heavily invest in industrialization?
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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.4
What started the Russo-Japanese War?
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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.5
Something China and Japan have in common is
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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.6
The tsar was quick to agree to negotiate a peace treaty to end the Russo-Japanese War mainly because
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Russia feared that Japan would totally crush its forces.B
Russia was running low on fighting resources.C
Russia was winning but was unsure that it could continue to win.D
Russia was fighting a strong military from afar.7
In which ways did the Meiji Restoration modernize Japanese government and society? Select three answers.
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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.8
Which nation was especially worried about Japan’s victory in the Sino-Japanese War?
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The USB
RussiaC
BritainD
France9
How did Japan become the most powerful nation in Asia?
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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.10
Which is a true statement about the Treaty of Kanagawa?
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It was an unequal treaty that favored Japan.B
It was an unequal treaty that favored the US.C
It was a treaty that was fair to both sides.D
It was a treaty that Japan was happy with.Did you find these answers helpful?
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