Japanese History: Shogunate to Meiji Restoration

<p>The Emperor's authority was restored and he became a symbol of national unity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Emperor's image was used to legitimize Japan's actions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A feudal system with local warlords holding power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Widespread suffering and injustice in occupied territories. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Emperor renounced his divinity and became a constitutional monarch with limited political power. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both periods witnessed a concentration of power in the hands of a few. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The overall emphasis on agricultural development. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They emphasized the Emperor's divine nature to justify their actions and inspire the people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Emperor acts primarily as a ceremonial figurehead, representing Japan's cultural identity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Meiji Restoration brought about a rapid modernization and development of Japan. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Emperor was stripped of all political power and became a figurehead. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The implementation of democratic reforms and international aid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>World War II resulted in significant setbacks for Japan's development due to destruction and economic collapse. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The post-World War II government was more fair and inclusive with the implementation of democracy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A move toward a fairer and more equal society. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The implementation of a feudal system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Meiji Restoration promoted modernization and development, while World War II caused destruction and setbacks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It showed the world that Japan could rebuild and become a major economic power. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Meiji Restoration led to more fairness by abolishing the feudal system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A military government in Japan led by the shogun.

A social system where power is concentrated in a few families and military leaders.

Local lords who controlled regions under the shogunate.

A period in 1868 when the Emperor was restored and modernization began in Japan.

The Meiji government eliminated the feudal class structure for a fairer society.

Rapid development of industries, education, and technology in Japan during Meiji.

Japan's imperialism during WWII caused suffering and inequality.

Japan's native religion believing in kami and the Emperor's divine lineage.

The Emperor transitioned from a ceremonial leader to a constitutional monarch post-WWII.

A monarch with limited powers, primarily symbolic in nature.

The Emperor during WWII who renounced his divinity after Japan's defeat.

Japan transformed into a democracy with the Emperor as a peace symbol.

Leader of Japan during World War II, later became a symbolic figurehead.

The 1947 constitution that transformed Japan into a democratic state.

A role with no real power, particularly for the Emperor after 1947.

Rapid economic growth in Japan following WWII due to reforms and aid.

A government where people have rights and freedoms, established post-WWII in Japan.

The increase in rights and opportunities for citizens post-WWII in Japan.

A feudal regime in Japan that was hierarchical and often unjust.

Death and economic collapse in Japan, leading to a need for rebuilding.

The process after WWII that led to economic and social reforms.