Emperor Meiji Leadership
Who was the Emperor during the Meiji Restoration?
Emperor Meiji (Mutushito)
How came to Japan to intimidate the Japanese people to open their ports?
Commodore Matthew Perry.
Who influenced Japan's post-isolation clothing?
America - Western Countries.
Possible answers you could have were
1. Emperor
2. Shogun
3. Daimyo
4. Samurai
5. Peasants
6. Artisans
7. Merchants
8. Outcasts
In what year did the Meiji Restoration begin?
1868
In what year did Emperor Meiji come to power?
1867
Who led Japan to modernization?
Emperor Meiji
What treaty ended the isolation of Japan?
The Treaty of Kanagawa
What was a social change that happened during the opening of the ports and the beginning of trading with Western countries?
Decline of the samurai?
End of the feudal class system
Changes in education
Westernisation
How did Japanese outlook on foreigners change after the end of Isolation?
What was the name of the military government that was abolished during the Meiji Restoration?
The Tokugawa Shogunate
Who led the overthrowing of the Tokugawa Shogunate? He later was against the modernization of Japan.
Saigo Takamori
Name a lesson that Japan learnt from Western countries?
To become strong, ways to cook, fight, clothing, business.
School became mandatory for ALL children, boys and girls.
What city became the capital city of Japan during the Meiji Restoration?
Tokyo
How did Emperor Meiji consolidate his power after taking the throne?
He abolished the shogunate, centralized power, and promoted modernization.
The first Prime Minister of Japan
Ito Hirobumi
What was the Japanese word for the policy of Isolation?
Sakoku
People were allowed to choose new jobs changing the once set social roles
What currency was introduced during Meiji Restoration?
Yen
What document in 1868, laid out the goals of the Meiji Government?
The Charter Oath.
First Minister of Education in Japan - Introduced universal and co-ed Education.
Mori Arinori.
What were two reasons Japan wanted to modernise their military and grow in power?
To protect itself from Western countries and to avoid colonisation.
Some other answers will be accepted if appropriate
What new social class was created as a result of the modernisation of Japan's pursuit of power and industrialization?
Japanese economy grew during the restoration, explain how the introduction of factories and industries boosted the economy.
Japan’s economy grew quickly. It moved from farming to building factories and industries. People started working in factories and the country became more industrialized. Leading to more jobs for people of all social rankings