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Test Description: Japan Unit review
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Traditional Japanese and Aztec worldviews were similar because in each worldview they believed that
A
There will multiple gods
B
political leaders were ordinary human beings worthy of respect
C
the destiny of their nation was to conquer the world
D
economic growth and trade were less important than creating an empire
2) Which of the following statements describes a disadvantage of the island location of Japan?
A
An island location helped to protect Japan from foreign invaders.
B
Since Japan is an island, trade and contact with other nations is more difficult.
C
An island location allowed Japan to close itself to foreign influences.
D
Since Japan is an island, the resources of the sea helped to feed and employ the Japanese people.
3) The contact between the Japanese people and the Ainu people of Japan is most similar to relations and contact between
A
European settlers and aboriginal Canadians in North America
B
African leaders and European slave traders in the Age of Exploration
C
European traders and Asian merchants in the trade for spices
D
Italian and Muslim merchants during the Renaissance
4) Tsunamis, typhoons and shortage of fertile land could all be described as
A
geographic challenges for the Japanese people
B
natural advantages of the island nation of Japan
C
results of the closeness of Japan to the Pacific Ocean
D
causes of frequent periods of economic decline in Japanese history
5) The role of peasants, artisans and merchants in Edo Japan was most similar in that all three groups were
A
expected to obey without question the rules imposed on them by the government
B
expected to fight during times of emergency
C
encouraged to work hard in order to increase their social status
D
encouraged to assist local government in order to make the government of the nation more efficient
6) Which of the following statements describes the strongest reason why early contacts between the Christianity of the West and the beliefs of Edo Japan were of concern to the Japanese government?
A
The Christian missionaries threatened to take over control of the government of Japan.
B
Christian teaching contradicted traditional Japanese teachings, and threatened to weaken the social hierarchy
C
Christian belief in only one God threatened the Japanese concept of group responsibility in society.
D
European Christian trading activity with Japan threatened to destroy the Japanese economy.
7) The Exclusion Laws passed by the government of Edo Japan, were put into effect mostly as a result of
A
the concern of the Shogun over threats to his power and to Japanese culture
B
Western attempts to seize control of Japan
C
Japanese fears of being conquered and enslaved as the Aztecs were
D
the distrust of Christianity by the followers of Confucius
8) 4. The European traders who were still allowed some contact with Edo Japan despite the Exclusion Laws were
A
Americans
B
English
C
Dutch
D
French
9) What geographic feature of Japan was the greatest factor in aiding the long-term success of the policy of isolation begun by the leaders of Edo Japan?
A
The frequent natural disasters which occurred in Japan
B
The limited number of natural resources in the nation of Japan
C
The island location of the nation of Japan
D
The mountainous terrain of Japan
10) Three of the following choices describe problems which occurred in Edo Japan during the period of isolation. Which one is the exception?
A
Foreign nations began to put pressure on the Japanese government to allow a greater amount of trade.
B
Japanese peasants suffered through a series of disasters and famines. leading to food shortages and starvation.
C
Japanese cultural and artistic traditions experienced a Golden Age of Creativity
D
Samurai, because of the long period of peace, were often unable to fill their traditional roles as warriors.
11) In the Meiji period of Japan, which new element of government was considered to be the most essential?
A
Emphasis on loyalty to the Emperor
B
Creation of a Western-style democracy
C
Guarantee of rights to all Japanese citizens
D
Abolition of the Japanese feudal system
12) During the Meiji Period what was Japan's main goal
A
Isolating itself against the west
B
embracing the Ainu People
C
Keeping Japanese Traditions
D
unification of Japan
13) Which of the following is not an example of an exclusion law
A
Japanese people could not travel or go abroad
B
Ships made for long voyages could no longer be built or used
C
Japan shall remain open to trade with all nations
D
All Christian missionaries and foreign traders were forced to leave Japan. Foreigners were not allowed to enter
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