Role of the Emperor in Japanese History

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The Emperor is considered the highest authority in ______.

Shintoism

The ______ was a military government headed by a shogun.

shogunate

The ______ Restoration marked a significant turning point in Japan's history.

Meiji

The Emperor became the symbol of Japan's ______ and identity after the Meiji Restoration.

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Emperor ______ was the reigning Emperor during World War II.

<p>Hirohito</p> Signup and view all the answers

After World War II, Hirohito renounced his ______ and became a constitutional monarch.

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The governance of Japan before the Meiji Restoration was mainly ______.

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The Emperor had limited authority and was often subject to the control of the ______.

<p>shogunate</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Meiji Restoration brought about a shift to a more centralized government, with the Emperor at the ______ as a symbol of national unity.

<p>helm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The changes to the power of the Emperor after the Meiji Restoration and World War II had a profound impact on Japan's ______ and development.

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Flashcards

Emperor in Shintoism

The Emperor is the highest authority in Shinto, Japan's indigenous religion.

Shogunate

A military government in Japan led by shoguns before the Meiji Restoration.

Meiji Restoration

A period in 1868 that restored the Emperor's power and modernized Japan.

Emperor Hirohito

The Emperor during World War II, who later renounced his divinity.

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Constitutional Monarch

The role of the Emperor after World War II with no political power.

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Daimyo

Feudal lords in Japan who held power before the Meiji Restoration.

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National Unity

The Emperor became a symbol of unity during the Meiji era.

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Imperialistic Policies

Aggressive political strategies employed during World War II under the Emperor.

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Ceremonial Role

The Emperor's main function before the Meiji Restoration was mainly ceremonial.

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Feudalistic Governance

The political system in Japan before the Meiji Restoration, focused on local warlords.

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Study Notes

Role of the Emperor in Japanese History

  • Shintoism views the Emperor as the highest authority
  • The Japanese monarchy (Emperor and family) is a significant historical case study
  • Before the Meiji Restoration (19th century), shoguns held real power, the Emperor was ceremonial
  • The Meiji Restoration (1868) marked a turning point, restoring Emperor's power and symbolizing national unity
  • The Emperor became a symbol of Japan's unity and identity
  • World War II significantly impacted the Emperor's role; Emperor Hirohito renounced his divinity and became a constitutional monarch, with no political power
  • This marked a change to a symbol of peace and reconciliation

Pre-Meiji Restoration Governance

  • Feudalistic system, power concentrated in the hands of regional warlords (daimyo)
  • Emperor had limited authority, often subordinate to the shogunate

Meiji Restoration and its Impact

  • Restored the Emperor's authority, shifting to a more centralized government
  • Paved the way for Japan's modernization and industrialization
  • Led to concentration of power in the hands of the Emperor and military during WWII, resulting in imperialistic policies and aggression

Impact of WWII and After

  • Japan's defeat led to a significant change in the Emperor's role
  • Hirohito relinquished his divinity and became a constitutional monarch
  • This established a more democratic and fair governance system in Japan

Emperor's Significance in Japanese Religion and History

  • The Emperor's role, particularly in Shinto, is substantial
  • Meiji Restoration and WWII significantly altered his power and function, forming modern Japan.

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