Traditional beliefs
This social class followed Bushido, “the way of the warrior.”
Samurai
Japan was forced open to trade by this country.
USA
Japan rapidly underwent this process, which was expensive.
Industrialisation/Modernisation
These traditional warriors resented losing their status after reforms.
Samurai
What did the conference try to prevent?
A naval arms race
This concept meant the group was more important than the individual.
Collectivism
The new modern parliament created during reforms was called the ______.
Imperial Diet
Which group struggled because of heavy taxes and poor harvests?
Farmers
Western changes were promoted in clothing, education and these.
Values
Which region did it focus on reducing tensions in?
Pacific / East Asia
The Emperor is believed to be descended from this
What is divine ancestry / the gods?
These powerful feudal lords were upset by centralisation.
the Daimyo
Name one major product Japan produced.
Silk or rice
Where did many people move for work, causing overcrowding?
Cities
Japan agreed because its navy was weaker than which two countries?
Britain and the United States
This ritual suicide was performed to avoid dishonour.
Seppuku
Japan’s military successes increased this political ideology.
Nationalism/militarism
After World War I, did Japan’s economy grow evenly or unevenly?
Unevenly
What 1918 event showed anger over food prices?
Rice Riots
Which country’s security was discussed at the conference?
China
This system existed before Meiji reforms and was completely overhauled.
Feudal System
This international meeting created divisions within Japan’s leadership.
Washington Conference
What problem did Japan have with natural resources?
It had very few / not enough
Losing tradition caused some people to lose faith in who?
The Emperor
Why did the Washington Conference cause anger among some Japanese nationalists?
Japan was forced to accept limits on its navy / Japan felt treated unfairly