Metropolises
Osaka, Kyoto, Edo
Man in charge of the Bakufu.
Shogun
What ocean is Japan situated on?
The Pacific Ocean
koku
Japan used this country as the model for its army.
Germany
A government favouring the status quo
conservative
One way that Japan adapted from feudal to modern models of organization.
Centralizing power, modernizing military and economy, reforming education, creating a more equal society.
The trade treaty that Commodore Perry created.
Treaty of Kanasawa
Ruler of Japan.
Shogun
The biggest metro.
Edo
Hereditary warriors.
A horseshoe shaped zone encircling the Pacific Ocean characterized by frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
The ring of fire
The document Emperor Meiji signed in April 1868 that outline the goals of the new Meiji Regime.
Charter Oath
Japan used this country's model for their navy.
Britain
A form of government what Japan implemented aspects of during the Meiji period. Hint: elected representatives
democracy
One way changes resulting from adaptation affected Japan economically.
creation of modern industries, improved infrastructure, global trade expansion
The name of the Emperor of Japan and his age during the Meiji period.
Emperor Meiji, 14
Local government of each domain ruled by a daimyo.
Han
Which metro was referred to as "Japan's Kitchen"?
Osaka
People who farmed the land.
Farmers
Three nearest countries to Japan.
Korea, China and Russia
True or false: During the Edo Period in Japan, one rule stated that daimyo must obey the "Alternate Attendance Law" which required every daimyo to alternate one year in Edo and then one year in their territory and maintain homes in each location.
True
Before modernizing their education system, education was mainly for this class.
samurai
Name of the group of leaders who helped rule with the emperor at the beginning of the Meiji period.
One way changes resulting from adaptation affected Japan politically.
end of feudal rule, new constitution, stronger national identity, modern military
The shogun who finalized the unification of Japan.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Three reasons Japan isolated.
Wanted to keep old traditions, didn't want to bring in new ideas, did not want to be attacked
Name two things Kyoto was known for.
Publishing, woodblock printing, maps
People who distributed goods but did not contribute directly through labour.
The specific reason why Japan chose Edo to build the castle.
It was an easily defended port.
"Don't Think Twice"
New universities were founded and modelled after those in this country.
United States
A government in which operation is controlled by a set list of rules.
Constitutional government
One way changes resulting from adaptation affected Japan socially.
abolishment of class system, education for all, cultural shifts (western clothing but still kept traditional values)
The shogun Hideyoshi tried to expand his territory by attacking these two countries.
Korea and China
Two ways the Bakufu controlled the daimyo.
No contact with other daimyos, made them come back to Edo every other year
What merchants were encouraged to do in Edo.
Develop and grow businesses
People who survived by begging, acting and fortune telling.
Non-humans or hinin.
How many large islands and how many smaller islands make up Japan?
4 and about 3000
The name of a series of edicts developed in the 1630s to control the influence of foreigners and tighten control over the daimyo.
National Seclusion Policy OR Closed Country Edict
Before Japan opened up to the west, it looked at ______________ for inspiration in areas like religion, writing, art and government.
China
A government that favours a relaxing of social traditions
liberal
Two motivations for radical changes in Japan's model of organization during the Meiji period.
Desire to strengthen and modernize, fear of imperialism, desire for independence, economic pressures, social reorganization, inspiration from modern nations.
A Russian monarch who established trade between the Ainu and the Russian-American Company. (one word)
The shogun who continued centralizing government power.
Toyotomi hideyoshi
(or Monkey Face)