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Meiji Restoration Quiz

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What was the new slogan of the oligarchs in the new government?

Rich Country, Strong Military (correct)

Strong Economy, Dominant Military

Wealthy Land, Powerful Forces

Prosperous Nation, Mighty Army

What was the primary goal of the oligarchs in the new government?

Expand territorial control

Establish a centralized monarchy

Implement major reforms to address contemporary challenges (correct)

Promote traditional samurai values

How did the oligarchs seek to transform the role of the emperor?

Reestablished Ministry of Shinto and created a Western-style monarch (correct)

Reinforced Ministry of Shinto and created an Eastern-style monarch

Abolished Ministry of Shinto and established a Western-style monarch

Revived Ministry of Buddhism and established a traditional monarch

What was the last major step taken by the Council of State to centralize power in the new military?

<p>Promulgated a universal conscription law</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Iwakura Mission?

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Meiji Restoration

The new slogan of the oligarchs in the new government was "Enrich the Country, Strengthen the Army" (Fukoku Kyōhei).

Oligarchs' Goals

The primary goal of the oligarchs in the new government was to modernize and strengthen Japan.

Imperial Reform

The oligarchs sought to transform the role of the emperor by making him a symbol of national unity and a unifying figure.

Centralization of Power

The last major step taken by the Council of State to centralize power in the new military was the creation of a conscription system in 1873.

Iwakura Mission

The purpose of the Iwakura Mission (1871-1873) was to send a delegation of high-ranking officials to the United States and Europe to learn from Western societies and to renegotiate unequal treaties.

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Test your knowledge of the Meiji Restoration in Japan, covering topics such as the oligarchs' leadership, new slogan, and primary goals. Explore the historical significance of the era through this quiz.