History Skills
What term describes how things stay the same over time, like traditions or important parts of life?
A) Change
B) Continuity
C) Transformation
D) Revolution
B) Continuity
Which class was most important because they produced the food that sustained the country?
A) Samurai
B) Farmers
C) Merchants
D) Artisans
Farmers
Who was the U.S. president who sent the letter to Japan in 1852?
President Millard Fillmore
In what year did the Meiji period officially begin?
1868
Which city became the capital of Japan during the Heian period?
Kyoto
What does the term "perspective" mean when studying history?
A) A place where events took place
B) The way people see or understand an event based on their experiences and beliefs
C) The timeline of events
D) The number of people involved in an event
B) The way people see or understand an event based on their experiences and beliefs
What was one of the key reasons farmers were vital to Shogun Japan's economy?
A) They worked in factories producing weapons
B) They were responsible for growing rice (the main food source)
C) They helped defend villages during wars
D) They traded goods with other countries
B) They were responsible for growing rice (the main food source)
What was the primary goal of Millard Fillmore's letter to Japan?
Trade
What was one of the key goals of the Meiji Restoration?
Modernisation
How long did the Kamakura Shogunate maintain a stable government?
150 Years
What does it mean for a source to be "reliable" in history?
A) It was created a long time ago
B) It can be trusted to provide accurate and truthful information
C) It is written in a language you understand
D) It is a primary source
B) It can be trusted to provide accurate and truthful information
Despite their importance, farmers in Shogun Japan often faced harsh treatment. What was one of the ways they were treated unfairly?
A) They were taxed heavily on their rice crops
B) They had to fight in wars regularly
C) They were forced to move to the cities
D) They had no rights to own land
They were taxed heavily on their rice crops.
Which U.S. fleet sailed to Japan in 1853 to open trade negotiations?
Black Ship
Which western country’s influence was most important in shaping Japan’s modernization during the Meiji period?
United States
Which important cultural development occurred during the Ashikaga period, influenced by Zen Buddhism?
Tea Ceremony
The samurai class was highly respected but depended on farmers for survival. What would happen to the samurai if farmers could not produce enough rice?
A) The samurai would lose their land
B) The samurai would go into debt and lose their honour
C) The samurai would not be able to maintain their lifestyle or army
D) The samurai would be forced to work as farmers
C) The samurai would not be able to maintain their lifestyle or army
What was Japan's policy towards foreign trade before the arrival of Millard Fillmore's letter?
Isolation
What major social change occurred during the Meiji period regarding the samurai class?
A) The samurai became the ruling class again
B) The samurai lost their privileges and were abolished
C) The samurai became merchants
D) The samurai gained political power in the government
B) The samurai lost their privileges and were abolished
What was the capital city of Japan during the Tokugawa period?
Edo
What was one of the reasons farmers in Shogun Japan were sometimes treated harshly by their lords?
A) They had too much land and wealth
B) They often rebelled against the samurai
C) They failed to grow enough rice due to poor weather conditions
D) They spent too much time practising martial arts
C) They failed to grow enough rice due to poor weather conditions
After the letter, which port did Japan agree to open for American trade?
A) Yokohama
B) Nagasaki
C) Shimoda
D) Osaka
C) Shimoda
Which of the following was a significant reform during the Meiji period?
A) The samurai were restored to power
B) Japan opened its doors to trade under the Sakoku policy
C) Japan adopted a constitution and established a parliament
D) The emperor gave up all political power
C) Japan adopted a constitution and established a parliament
Which class was at the top of the social hierarchy during the Tokugawa period?
Samurai