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The Treaty of Nanking in 1842 allowed for full British trade access to all Chinese ports.
The Treaty of Nanking in 1842 allowed for full British trade access to all Chinese ports.
False (B)
The Treaty of Nanking established high tariffs on goods traded with Britain.
The Treaty of Nanking established high tariffs on goods traded with Britain.
False (B)
The Treaty of Nanking granted legal protection for British merchants through extraterritoriality.
The Treaty of Nanking granted legal protection for British merchants through extraterritoriality.
True (A)
The 'most favored nation' clause in the Treaty of Nanking ensured that Britain had no trade advantage over other countries.
The 'most favored nation' clause in the Treaty of Nanking ensured that Britain had no trade advantage over other countries.
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Japan was not significantly impacted by news of China's defeat in the Opium War.
Japan was not significantly impacted by news of China's defeat in the Opium War.
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The Tenpo Reforms included dismantling all coastal defense positions in Japan.
The Tenpo Reforms included dismantling all coastal defense positions in Japan.
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The shogunate's increased control over the area around Edo and Osaka was met with universal approval at the time.
The shogunate's increased control over the area around Edo and Osaka was met with universal approval at the time.
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The American interest in Japan was fueled, in part, by the desire to establish coaling stations for their steamships.
The American interest in Japan was fueled, in part, by the desire to establish coaling stations for their steamships.
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Hitotsubashi Yoshinobu was appointed 'guardian' of Shogun Iemochi.
Hitotsubashi Yoshinobu was appointed 'guardian' of Shogun Iemochi.
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The sankin kōtai system was completely abolished in 1862.
The sankin kōtai system was completely abolished in 1862.
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Chōshū was the primary protector of imperial loyalist activities.
Chōshū was the primary protector of imperial loyalist activities.
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In 1863, Chōshū fired on ships passing through the Tsushima straits.
In 1863, Chōshū fired on ships passing through the Tsushima straits.
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The first punitive expedition against Chōshū occurred in the fall of 1864.
The first punitive expedition against Chōshū occurred in the fall of 1864.
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Satsuma formed an alliance with Chōshū before the second punitive expedition.
Satsuma formed an alliance with Chōshū before the second punitive expedition.
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The peasant uprisings of 1866 were primarily anti-foreign in nature.
The peasant uprisings of 1866 were primarily anti-foreign in nature.
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Laxman successfully negotiated a trade agreement with Japan.
Laxman successfully negotiated a trade agreement with Japan.
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The Ee ja nai ka movement involved people dancing and singing while carrying blue lanterns on their heads.
The Ee ja nai ka movement involved people dancing and singing while carrying blue lanterns on their heads.
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Catherine the Great personally authorized the Laxman mission.
Catherine the Great personally authorized the Laxman mission.
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The term 'sakoku' was created by Engelbert Kaempfer.
The term 'sakoku' was created by Engelbert Kaempfer.
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The word 'teikoku' existed in Chinese classics before being introduced in Japan.
The word 'teikoku' existed in Chinese classics before being introduced in Japan.
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Europeans typically referred to the Japanese Emperor in Kyoto when speaking about the Japanese 'Emperor'.
Europeans typically referred to the Japanese Emperor in Kyoto when speaking about the Japanese 'Emperor'.
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Kamo no Mabuchi introduced the term 'kōkoku' in his work Kokuikō in 2765.
Kamo no Mabuchi introduced the term 'kōkoku' in his work Kokuikō in 2765.
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Rezanow arrived in Nagasaki with Laxman’s permit 22 years later in 1804.
Rezanow arrived in Nagasaki with Laxman’s permit 22 years later in 1804.
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Japan permitted trade with various European nations in Nagasaki, excluding Dutch and Chinese traders.
Japan permitted trade with various European nations in Nagasaki, excluding Dutch and Chinese traders.
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Aizawa Seishisai adopted Sorai's idea of 'the Sages quan'.
Aizawa Seishisai adopted Sorai's idea of 'the Sages quan'.
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The term 'shuken' translates to the English term 'sovereignty'.
The term 'shuken' translates to the English term 'sovereignty'.
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Sage kings created laws and political institutions to establish peace and stability.
Sage kings created laws and political institutions to establish peace and stability.
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Ogyū Sorai believed that using wordy explanations is the most effective way to make listeners compliant.
Ogyū Sorai believed that using wordy explanations is the most effective way to make listeners compliant.
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The concept of 'quan' originally relates to a 'counterweight' on a balancing scale.
The concept of 'quan' originally relates to a 'counterweight' on a balancing scale.
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The English term 'deliberate' is derived from the Latin word 'libra', which means 'pound'.
The English term 'deliberate' is derived from the Latin word 'libra', which means 'pound'.
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The frontispiece of Hobbes' 'Leviathan' depicts the church as the 'body' with Christ as its head.
The frontispiece of Hobbes' 'Leviathan' depicts the church as the 'body' with Christ as its head.
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Rezanov's crew raided Japanese outposts in Sakhalin in 1807 after being welcomed with open arms.
Rezanov's crew raided Japanese outposts in Sakhalin in 1807 after being welcomed with open arms.
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The Meiji Constitution states that Japan will be governed by a line of Emperors that is infinite.
The Meiji Constitution states that Japan will be governed by a line of Emperors that is infinite.
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The British ship Phaeton entered Nagasaki harbor in 1808 as part of a plan to force Japan to open its borders for trade.
The British ship Phaeton entered Nagasaki harbor in 1808 as part of a plan to force Japan to open its borders for trade.
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The rise in whaling activity off the coast of Japan in the 1820s was due to the depletion of whale populations in the Pacific Ocean.
The rise in whaling activity off the coast of Japan in the 1820s was due to the depletion of whale populations in the Pacific Ocean.
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The Expulsion Edict of 1825 authorized Japanese forces to 'think twice' before shooting at foreign ships.
The Expulsion Edict of 1825 authorized Japanese forces to 'think twice' before shooting at foreign ships.
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Aizawa Seishisai was primarily concerned with the Christian symbols being carried by the British whalers.
Aizawa Seishisai was primarily concerned with the Christian symbols being carried by the British whalers.
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The American ship, Morrison, was fired upon in Edo Bay in 1837, which was the only instance of a ship being fired at because of the 'Don't Think Twice' edict.
The American ship, Morrison, was fired upon in Edo Bay in 1837, which was the only instance of a ship being fired at because of the 'Don't Think Twice' edict.
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Shiba Kōkan believed that the actions of Rezanov and his crew were a violation of Japanese etiquette.
Shiba Kōkan believed that the actions of Rezanov and his crew were a violation of Japanese etiquette.
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The shogunal elders supported Yoshinobu as the next leader.
The shogunal elders supported Yoshinobu as the next leader.
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Watanabe Kazan stated that Japan's strict exclusion harmed other nations in need of assistance at sea by preventing ships from seeking landfall
Watanabe Kazan stated that Japan's strict exclusion harmed other nations in need of assistance at sea by preventing ships from seeking landfall
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Hotta was replaced by Ii Naosuke after he successfully gained the imperial backing for treaty ratification.
Hotta was replaced by Ii Naosuke after he successfully gained the imperial backing for treaty ratification.
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Ii Naosuke signed the Harris treaty and promoted Iemochi as the successor.
Ii Naosuke signed the Harris treaty and promoted Iemochi as the successor.
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The rallying cry of 'Revere the Emperor, Expel the barbarians' was known as jōi sonnō.
The rallying cry of 'Revere the Emperor, Expel the barbarians' was known as jōi sonnō.
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The 'men of high purpose' (shishi) were mainly from the upper class of the samurai.
The 'men of high purpose' (shishi) were mainly from the upper class of the samurai.
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The slogan 'kōbu gattai' meant 'unity between court and shogunate'.
The slogan 'kōbu gattai' meant 'unity between court and shogunate'.
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The character kō in kōbu gattai exclusively referred to the shogunate.
The character kō in kōbu gattai exclusively referred to the shogunate.
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Matsudaira Yoshinobu used 'kōbu gattai' to consolidate power after the assassination of Ii Naosuke.
Matsudaira Yoshinobu used 'kōbu gattai' to consolidate power after the assassination of Ii Naosuke.
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This quiz explores the historical impact of the Treaty of Nanking in 1842, which opened Chinese ports to British trade and established extraterritorial rights for British merchants. Additionally, it examines significant reforms in Japan during the 19th century, including the Tenpo Reforms and the abolishment of the sankin kōtai system. Test your knowledge on these pivotal events shaping East Asian history.
