Isolation Era
What was Japan’s isolation policy called?
Sakoku
What type of ships did Perry bring that shocked the Japanese?
Steam-powered "Black Ships"
What was restored during the Meiji Restoration?
Imperial rule under Emperor Meiji
Which city became Japan’s capital during modernisation?
Tokyo
What is the name of Japan’s highest mountain?
Mount Fuji
Which religion was banned during Japan’s isolation?
Christianity
In what year did Commodore Perry arrive in Japan?
1853
In what year did the Meiji Restoration begin?
1868
What type of transportation was introduced during modernisation?
Railways
What is Japan’s national sport?
Sumo wrestling
How many years did Japan remain isolated under the Tokugawa Shogunate?
200-220 Years
What treaty opened Japan to American trade?
Treaty of Kanagawa
What happened to the samurai class during the Meiji Restoration?
They lost privileges and stipends
Which industry became central to Japan’s modernisation?
Shipbuilding / Heavy Industry
What does “Meiji” mean in English?
Enlightened Rule
What was the main reason for Japan’s isolation policy?
To prevent foreign influence and maintain stability
Why did Perry’s arrival force Japan to end isolation?
Threat of military force and Western technology
What slogan summarized Japan’s modernisation strategy?
Wakon Yōsai – Japanese Spirit, Western Techniques
Name one major change in Japanese society during modernisation
Universal education, conscription, industrial workforce, urbanization
Which country did Japan defeat in 1905, shocking the world?
Russia
Which port was the only one open for limited foreign trade during isolation?
Nagasaki
Name one major consequence of Perry’s arrival for Japan’s political system.
Collapse of Tokugawa Shogunate / Start of modernisation
Name two major reforms introduced during the Meiji Restoration.
Abolition of feudal domains, creation of prefectures, conscription army, industrialization
How did Japan’s education system change during modernization?
Universal education introduced, Western-style schools
What year did Japan become a constitutional monarchy?
1889