Rule changes
Name one of the many ways the hierarchy of japan changed
Power shifted from the Tokugawa shogunate to the emperor
Samurai class was abolished lost privileges like the right to carry swords
Feudal domains replaced with prefectures governed by central government officials
Creation of a modern conscript army, reducing samurai military role
Establishment of a centralized bureaucracy
Introduction of Western-style education and legal systems
How old was meiji when he became emperor
He became the emperor of Japan at 15
Who was the military leader of Japan
The shogun
This religion was outlawed during the Edo period and its followers were persecuted.
Christianity
What did the Meiji government adopt from western nations?
The Meiji government borrowed a broad range of Western ideas, technologies, and systems, transforming Japan into a modern, industrialized nation. From adopting Western style education, legal codes, and military systems to embracing capitalism and industrialization, Japan’s rapid modernization allowed it to emerge as a world power by the early 20th century.
During the Edo period, Japan was ruled by this military government before power shifted back to the emperor and eventually to a modern democratic system.
Tokoguwa Shogunate
During the Meiji era, this major change ended the samurai’s special status and privileges, transforming Japan’s social and political structure.
The abolition of the samurai class and their privileges?
This religion, originally brought by missionaries in the 16th century, was suppressed during the Edo period and largely eradicated in Japan by the 17th century.
Christianity
Japan saw major shifts in government structure and legal systems after this period ended in 1868.
end of the Edo period and the start of the Meiji Restoration
This 1868 event marked the end of Tokugawa military rule, restored imperial power, and initiated sweeping reforms that transformed Japan’s feudal system into a centralized
Meiji restoration
Who was the first shogun of japan
Tokugawa Ieyasu
These two religions continue to influence most Japanese ceremonies today.
Shinto and Buddhism
This important document, created after World War II, replaced the emperor's absolute power with a democratic government and guaranteed rights and freedoms.
1947 Constitution of Japan
This Tokugawa-era policy monitored villages using mutual accountability and neighborhood watches.
goningumi
After World War II, political power in Japan shifted from the emperor to this elected official who leads the government under the constitution.
The prime minister
What is sakoku
A policy that restricted foreign influence and suppressed Christianity.
During this period, Japan ended the shogunate system and began modernizing its government.
Meiji period
After the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate, political power was restored to this figure, leading to the modernization of Japan’s government.
The emperor
When did the age of warring states end
The Age of Warring States came to an end in 1603
Religion in Japan changed in these major ways from the Edo period to today.
increased religious freedom and a decline in state control