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Habermas argues that the different usages of the word "public" in European languages have a similar meaning.
Habermas argues that the different usages of the word "public" in European languages have a similar meaning.
False (B)
In Tokugawa Japan, the bakufu was a powerful military force that used tactics like intimidation and deception to maintain its rule.
In Tokugawa Japan, the bakufu was a powerful military force that used tactics like intimidation and deception to maintain its rule.
True (A)
In Tokugawa society, the Samurai were the lowest ranked social group because they relied on rice stipends while the rice price declined.
In Tokugawa society, the Samurai were the lowest ranked social group because they relied on rice stipends while the rice price declined.
False (B)
The ie, according to Watanabe, was a legal entity in pre-modern Japan that was responsible for continuing the family profession.
The ie, according to Watanabe, was a legal entity in pre-modern Japan that was responsible for continuing the family profession.
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The bakufu administration was based on a system of inherency, meaning that it assumed the right to rule based on its own inherent power.
The bakufu administration was based on a system of inherency, meaning that it assumed the right to rule based on its own inherent power.
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Habermas believes that the word "public" should be understood in the context of the public sphere.
Habermas believes that the word "public" should be understood in the context of the public sphere.
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The Tokugawa social structure reflected a dynamic and changing system with a clear distinction between the four classes.
The Tokugawa social structure reflected a dynamic and changing system with a clear distinction between the four classes.
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Ueki Emori believed that goikō was a successful mechanism because it was based on military force and threats of violence.
Ueki Emori believed that goikō was a successful mechanism because it was based on military force and threats of violence.
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Benevolent government is focused solely on heavy taxation and does not consider the affection towards the people.
Benevolent government is focused solely on heavy taxation and does not consider the affection towards the people.
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Ogyū Sorai emphasized moral self-cultivation as the central principle of governance.
Ogyū Sorai emphasized moral self-cultivation as the central principle of governance.
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The study of Old Phrases and Terms (Kobunjigaku) aims to return to the ancient meanings of Confucian Classics.
The study of Old Phrases and Terms (Kobunjigaku) aims to return to the ancient meanings of Confucian Classics.
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The Way of the Sages was defined by natural principles of Heaven and Earth.
The Way of the Sages was defined by natural principles of Heaven and Earth.
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Heavy taxation can lead to resentment among the people, producing feelings of anger and potential revolt.
Heavy taxation can lead to resentment among the people, producing feelings of anger and potential revolt.
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Jinsai supported the notion that government should be founded on the will of the people.
Jinsai supported the notion that government should be founded on the will of the people.
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Seidan refers to a type of discourse focused on government.
Seidan refers to a type of discourse focused on government.
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Confucianism always prioritizes the role of statesmen over the framework of social institutions.
Confucianism always prioritizes the role of statesmen over the framework of social institutions.
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The increasing presence of whalers in the Pacific off the coast of Japan was mainly due to depleted hunting grounds in the Atlantic.
The increasing presence of whalers in the Pacific off the coast of Japan was mainly due to depleted hunting grounds in the Atlantic.
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Aizawa Seishisai wrote Shinron in 1825 to address his concerns about whalers carrying Christian symbols.
Aizawa Seishisai wrote Shinron in 1825 to address his concerns about whalers carrying Christian symbols.
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The 'Don’t Think Twice' Edict allowed foreign ships to approach the Japanese coast without any warnings.
The 'Don’t Think Twice' Edict allowed foreign ships to approach the Japanese coast without any warnings.
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Deification of Tokugawa Ieyasu was primarily influenced by Tendai Buddhist priests.
Deification of Tokugawa Ieyasu was primarily influenced by Tendai Buddhist priests.
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Tōshō-daigongen translates to 'Great Incarnation Shining Over the West'.
Tōshō-daigongen translates to 'Great Incarnation Shining Over the West'.
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The teachings of Tokugawa Ieyasu emphasized reducing the principle of tenchi in one's mind.
The teachings of Tokugawa Ieyasu emphasized reducing the principle of tenchi in one's mind.
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The concept of '格物' refers to the process of investigating things.
The concept of '格物' refers to the process of investigating things.
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The metaphor of the body politic describes the relationship between the shogun and his vassals.
The metaphor of the body politic describes the relationship between the shogun and his vassals.
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Zhu Xi interprets '親民' as 'caring for the people'.
Zhu Xi interprets '親民' as 'caring for the people'.
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The term '理' in Zhu Xi's philosophy refers to the principle that all things share a universal order.
The term '理' in Zhu Xi's philosophy refers to the principle that all things share a universal order.
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Tentō/tendō is a belief that integrates only Shinto and Buddhist notions.
Tentō/tendō is a belief that integrates only Shinto and Buddhist notions.
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Emotions, as defined in the context, are considered inherently bad.
Emotions, as defined in the context, are considered inherently bad.
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Wang Yangming claims that 'moral nature is principle'.
Wang Yangming claims that 'moral nature is principle'.
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The five basic elements are forms of '気' that make up all things.
The five basic elements are forms of '気' that make up all things.
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'Original nature' is described as a concept representing the universal order in the universe.
'Original nature' is described as a concept representing the universal order in the universe.
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The goal of understanding '理' is purely an intellectual endeavor.
The goal of understanding '理' is purely an intellectual endeavor.
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The Way of the Sages is compared to a magic trick that reforms vulgar people.
The Way of the Sages is compared to a magic trick that reforms vulgar people.
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Sorai believed that commoners should be taught extensive scholarly texts beyond the Classic of Filial Piety.
Sorai believed that commoners should be taught extensive scholarly texts beyond the Classic of Filial Piety.
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Dōnyu abandoned his mother while she was ill during their travels.
Dōnyu abandoned his mother while she was ill during their travels.
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Ogyū Sorai held the local magistrates responsible for the Dōnyu incident.
Ogyū Sorai held the local magistrates responsible for the Dōnyu incident.
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Sorai thought that Dōnyu's crime of abandoning his mother was a serious violation that warranted punishment.
Sorai thought that Dōnyu's crime of abandoning his mother was a serious violation that warranted punishment.
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The education of common people should focus solely on respect for elders and filial piety to avoid distractions.
The education of common people should focus solely on respect for elders and filial piety to avoid distractions.
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Dōnyu's actions caused a significant societal uproar and concern among the local magistrates.
Dōnyu's actions caused a significant societal uproar and concern among the local magistrates.
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The sages were unaware of human sentiment and its influence on people.
The sages were unaware of human sentiment and its influence on people.
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Kamo no Mabuchi emphasized the importance of studying Chinese texts over Japanese traditions.
Kamo no Mabuchi emphasized the importance of studying Chinese texts over Japanese traditions.
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Motoori Norinaga was born into a samurai family.
Motoori Norinaga was born into a samurai family.
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The concept of mono no aware refers to the 'pathos of things'.
The concept of mono no aware refers to the 'pathos of things'.
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Kamo no Mabuchi recommended studying ancient poetry before ancient prose.
Kamo no Mabuchi recommended studying ancient poetry before ancient prose.
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Motoori Norinaga believed that kami exclusively referred to deities.
Motoori Norinaga believed that kami exclusively referred to deities.
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Kada no Azumamaro was a teacher of Kamo no Mabuchi.
Kada no Azumamaro was a teacher of Kamo no Mabuchi.
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The Kojiki was written in 720.
The Kojiki was written in 720.
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Nihon shoki is considered the Record of Ancient Matters.
Nihon shoki is considered the Record of Ancient Matters.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of key concepts from Tokugawa Japan's social structure and governance, including the bakufu, ie, and public sphere theory by Habermas. Explore how these elements contributed to the maintenance of power and social dynamics within pre-modern Japan.
