EDO
How was membership to each social class in Edo Japan determined?
It was hereditary, meaning you were born into your class.
What three countries took particular interest in trading with Japan in the 1800's?
The USA, Russia, and England
Define the term "Internet of Antiquity"
A name used to describe the Silk Road, first global exchange of scientific and cultural knowledge.
What were 3 ways that the Aztecs changed their environment to better survive the geographical conditions?
1) Aqueducts
2) Causeways
3) Chinampas
Define: "Tribute"
Valuable gifts and taxes
Why did the Shogun make the "Exclusion Laws" in Japan?
The shogun wanted Japan isolated for national security (banning foreigners)
What does the term "Gunboat Diplomacy" refer to?
When Commodore Perry sailed to Japan to "negotiate" with the Shogun. He used intimidation to get what he wanted.
What time period in human history did humanist scholars draw inspiration from?
Ancient Greece and Rome
What 2 (main) classes was Aztec society split in to?
Nobles and commoners
Which European historical figure did we look at, that patronized navigators and explorers exploring the west coast of Africa?
Prince Henry of Portugal
Which class of Japanese society began to experience an increase in wealth which led to them defying the rules?
Merchant class
What kind of government structure formed when Emperor Meiji assumed power and used former samurai to become his advisors?
An Oligarchy (an unelected group of powerful leaders)
What social movement did Martin Luther start and why?
Started the Protestant Reformation; he was upset with the Church selling indulgences (the Church's greed). Not what "religion" was about.
What were the 5 virtues of Aztec society?
1) Courage
2) Self-sacrifice
3) Modesty
4) Clean living
5) Obedience
What event in Spain led to religious and political reform within the country?
Reconquista (& Inquisition)
What were the four main ways that the Shogun maintained control of Japan?
1) Controlling the daimyo
2) Alternate Attendance
3) Bakuhan
4) Strict Laws
What were the two main goals of Emperor Meiji's new government?
To create a strong central government, and form a government that was similar to western democracies.
When Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Torsedillas, this forced England and France to expand where?
Northwest.
What was arguably the most devastating weapon the Spanish brought to the new world that killed the most number of indigenous people?
Disease
What was the motto of the Meiji military?
"Wealthy country, strong army"
What 3 factors continued to prevent the economy of Edo Japan from growing?
1) Little foreign trade
2) Overtaxing peasants
3) Use of rice as currency
What was the name of the time period western civilizations entered in to, that resulted in Japan receiving gifts of "advanced technologies" to help them modernize?
The Industrial Revolution
What is the difference between expansionism and imperialism?
Expansionism is when a country moves into new territory, imperialism is when a country extends its POWER over a new territory.
1) Befriend Aztec enemies
2) Conquer neighbouring groups
What laws did medieval Europe and Edo japan have in common?
Sumptuary Laws