10 Questions
What were some aspects of modernization in Japan during the time period described in the text?
Some aspects of modernization in Japan included bobbed hair, bathing beauties, cabarets, baseball games, radio, Hollywood movies, rush hour, and dining western-style.
What were some of the problems caused by modernization in Japan during this time period?
Modernization widened gaps between city and country, led to farmers being at the mercy of international markets, resulted in families selling their daughters into prostitution, pushed many sons into military service to escape poverty, and led to striking workers demanding a bigger share of the profits in the factories.
What role did the big family-run corporations called Zaibatsu play in the modernization of Japan?
The big family-run corporations called Zaibatsu were involved in the modernization of Japan by using their power and influence in the economy.
How did modernization affect the lives of farmers in Japan during this time period?
Modernization affected the lives of farmers in Japan by leaving them at the mercy of international markets, leading to poverty and starvation if rice or silk prices fell in the West, and causing many families to sell their daughters into prostitution.
What were some of the leisure and entertainment activities that became popular during the modernization of Japan?
Leisure and entertainment activities that became popular during the modernization of Japan included attending baseball games, listening to radio, watching Hollywood movies, and visiting cabarets.
What were young Japanese people consumed with during the modernization period?
Being Moga and Kabukimono
What were some of the challenges faced by farmers due to modernization in Japan?
Dependence on international markets
What was a common outcome for many families due to the impact of modernization on their livelihood?
Selling daughters into prostitution
What were striking workers in the factories demanding during the modernization period?
Better working conditions and fair wages
What were the big family-run corporations called Zaibatsu known for during the modernization period?
Controlling significant sectors of the economy
Test your knowledge of the modernization of Japan in the 1920s with this quiz. Explore the cultural shifts, entertainment trends, and societal changes that marked this era of rapid change in Japan's history.
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