Question 1

Identify the following terms.
-Meiji Constitution of 1890

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The Meiji Constitution, also known as the Constitution of the Empire of Japan, was the fundamental law of the Empire of Japan from 1890 until 1947. It was promulgated by Emperor Meiji of Japan on February 11, 1889, and came into effect on November 29, 1890. The constitution provided for a form of government that was a mix of the Prussian and British models, in particular combining the Prussian constitutional monarchy with the British-style parliamentary system.

Under the Meiji Constitution, the Emperor was the head of state with significant political power, although in practice, much of this power was exercised by the oligarchs and the Genro, a group of senior statesmen. The constitution established a bicameral Imperial Diet consisting of a House of Representatives and a House of Peers. The House of Representatives was elected by a limited franchise of male citizens, while the House of Peers was composed of nobility and imperial appointees.

The constitution declared that sovereignty resided with the Emperor, who also had the divine right to rule. It outlined the Emperor's role in the government, including his supreme command of the army and navy, and his role in foreign affairs. However, the constitution also provided for an independent judiciary and guaranteed certain fundamental human rights, although these rights could be restricted by law.

The Meiji Constitution was a significant step in Japan's transformation from a feudal society into a modern state and played a crucial role in the country's industrialization and militarization leading up to World War II. It was replaced by the post-war Constitution of Japan, which was promulgated on November 3, 1946, and came into effect on May 3, 1947, establishing the current parliamentary system and proclaiming the principle of popular sovereignty.

Question 2

Identify the following terms.
-Boxer Rebellion

Accepted Answer

The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Boxer Uprising or Yihetuan Movement, was an anti-imperialist, anti-foreign, and anti-Christian uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901, toward the end of the Qing dynasty. It was initiated by the Militia United in Righteousness (Yihetuan), known as the "Boxers" because many of their members had been practitioners of Chinese martial arts, also referred to in the West as Chinese Boxing.

Historical Significance:

1. Anti-Foreign Sentiment: The Boxer Rebellion was a manifestation of Chinese nationalism and growing anti-foreign sentiment caused by imperialist expansion, economic manipulation, and missionary evangelism by Western powers and Japan.

2. Siege of the Legations: In 1900, the Boxers besieged the Beijing Legation Quarter, where many foreign diplomats, civilians, and a small military contingent were located. An international relief force of the Eight-Nation Alliance (including Japan, Russia, Britain, France, the United States, Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary) was sent to lift the siege.

3. International Intervention: The intervention of the Eight-Nation Alliance to suppress the Boxer Rebellion marked one of the first instances of multinational military cooperation in China, setting a precedent for future international interventions in Chinese affairs.

4. The End of the Qing Dynasty: The Qing dynasty's inability to effectively deal with the Boxer Rebellion and the subsequent foreign intervention further weakened the already declining dynasty, contributing to its eventual collapse in 1912 and the establishment of the Republic of China.

5. The Boxer Protocol: After the suppression of the rebellion, the Qing government was forced to sign the Boxer Protocol in 1901, which imposed harsh penalties on China, including indemnities, execution of government officials involved in the uprising, and military occupation of certain areas. This further eroded Chinese sovereignty and exacerbated the financial burdens on the Chinese government.

6. Impact on Chinese Society: The Boxer Rebellion and its suppression led to significant social and political changes in China. It spurred reforms within the country, including the abolition of the imperial examination system and the establishment of modern schools and universities.

7. Rise of Chinese Nationalism: The failure of the Boxer Rebellion and the harsh terms of the Boxer Protocol fueled Chinese nationalism and anti-imperialist sentiments, which played a significant role in the subsequent Xinhai Revolution and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party.

In summary, the Boxer Rebellion was a significant event in Chinese history that reflected the tensions between traditional Chinese society and the encroaching influence of foreign powers. Its suppression had profound consequences for China's political development, foreign relations, and social transformation in the early 20th century.

Question 3

Hong Xiuquan claimed to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Identify the following terms.
-Revolution of 1911

Accepted Answer

The Revolution of 1911, also known as th

Question 5

Japanese culture during the Meiji Restoration

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A) was unaffected by foreign influences, unlike the economic and governmental areas of Japanese life. 
B) was characterized by a period of fascination with Western art, followed by a period of reaction, during which artists searched for authentic Japanese modes of statement. 
C) included poetry influenced by Abstract Expressionism and Classic Romanticism. 
D) was ignored by European and North American artists and writers. 
E) was entirely inspired by recent Chinese models. 
A) was unaffected by foreign influences, unlike the economic and governmental areas of Japanese life. 
B) was characterized by a period of fascination with Western art, followed by a period of reaction, during which artists searched for authentic Japanese modes of statement. 
C) included poetry influenced by Abstract Expressionism and Classic Romanticism. 
D) was ignored by European and North American artists and writers. 
E) was entirely inspired by recent Chinese models.

Question 6

A new round of Western territorial demands in China was sparked by the successful 1897 German acquisition of much of the

Accepted Answer

A) island of Sri Lanka. 
B) Shandong Peninsula. 
C) Liaodong Peninsula. 
D) Korean Peninsula. 
E) Weihaiwei Peninsula. 
A) island of Sri Lanka. 
B) Shandong Peninsula. 
C) Liaodong Peninsula. 
D) Korean Peninsula. 
E) Weihaiwei Peninsula.

Question 7

Identify the following terms.
-Shandong peninsula

Accepted Answer

The Shandong Peninsula, also known as th

Question 8

The vague plans for political modernization under the Meiji Restoration of 1868 were called​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The Declaration of Rights of Citizens. 
B) ​The Five Point Plan 
C) ​The Magna Carta 
D) ​The Charter Oath 
E) ​The Emancipation Proclamation 
A) ​The Declaration of Rights of Citizens. 
B) ​The Five Point Plan 
C) ​The Magna Carta 
D) ​The Charter Oath 
E) ​The Emancipation Proclamation

Question 9

Identify the following terms.
-Treaty of Shimonoseki

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Shimonoseki, also known as

Question 10

To what degree was the Meiji Restoration a "revolution," and to what extent did it succeed in transforming Japan? What were some of the key reasons why the Meiji reformers were so successful in launching Japan on the road to industrialization? How would you appraise the nature of the Meiji Restoration? Was it, on balance, more innovative or more conservative? Why? Was it truly "from above"?

Accepted Answer

The Meiji Restoration was a significant

Question 11

Identify the following terms.
-Cixi

Accepted Answer

Cixi, also known as Empress Dowager Cixi

Question 12

The Treaty of Tianjin

Accepted Answer

A) allowed Japan to take over Korea. 
B) made the Chinese opium trade legal. 
C) closed all Chinese ports to foreign trade. 
D) gave the British the Liaodong Peninsula in 1875. 
E) deprived the Russians of any control in northern China. 
A) allowed Japan to take over Korea. 
B) made the Chinese opium trade legal. 
C) closed all Chinese ports to foreign trade. 
D) gave the British the Liaodong Peninsula in 1875. 
E) deprived the Russians of any control in northern China.

Question 13

Identify the following terms.
-Taiwan and the Liaodong peninsula

Accepted Answer

Taiwan is an island in East Asia located

Question 14

Identify the following terms.
-"three obediences"

Accepted Answer

The "three obediences" is a traditional

Question 15

What were the causes and consequences of the Russo-Japanese War? For Japan? For Russia? For China?

Accepted Answer

The Russo-Japanese War, which took place

Question 16

Which of the following was NOT an attempt at reform employed by the Dowager Empress Cixi?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​opening schools for girls. 
B) ​replacing the Civil Service Examination system with a western model of education. 
C) ​agreeing to be photographed in traditional Chinese settings to appeal to westerners. 
D) ​outlawing traditional footbinding. 
E) ​establishing legislative assemblies at the provincial level. 
A) ​opening schools for girls. 
B) ​replacing the Civil Service Examination system with a western model of education. 
C) ​agreeing to be photographed in traditional Chinese settings to appeal to westerners. 
D) ​outlawing traditional footbinding. 
E) ​establishing legislative assemblies at the provincial level.

Question 17

Identify the following terms.
-Edo/Tokyo

Accepted Answer

Edo/Tokyo refers to two historical perio

Question 18

Under Japanese policies of isolation, foreign trade was permitted with the Dutch and Chinese only in the city of ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Tokyo 
B) ​Nagasaki 
C) ​Kyoto 
D) ​Osaka 
E) ​Sendai 
A) ​Tokyo 
B) ​Nagasaki 
C) ​Kyoto 
D) ​Osaka 
E) ​Sendai

Question 19

With an aroused concern over the emergence of Japanese imperialist power in 1894, the European powers forced the Japanese to

Accepted Answer

A) assume responsibility for the Philippine islands. 
B) give up the Shandong Peninsula to Russia. 
C) give up Canton and also Macao. 
D) give up their land in eastern Siberia. 
E) return the Liaodong Peninsula to China. 
A) assume responsibility for the Philippine islands. 
B) give up the Shandong Peninsula to Russia. 
C) give up Canton and also Macao. 
D) give up their land in eastern Siberia. 
E) return the Liaodong Peninsula to China.

Question 20

Japanese industrial development in the late nineteenth century was accomplished without significant government involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Shadows Over the Pacific: East Asia Under Challenge

Identify the following terms. -Meiji Constitution of 1890

Identify the following terms. -Boxer Rebellion

Hong Xiuquan claimed to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ.

Identify the following terms. -Revolution of 1911

Japanese culture during the Meiji Restoration

A new round of Western territorial demands in China was sparked by the successful 1897 German acquisition of much of the

Identify the following terms. -Shandong peninsula

The vague plans for political modernization under the Meiji Restoration of 1868 were called​

Identify the following terms. -Treaty of Shimonoseki

Identify the following terms. -Cixi

The Treaty of Tianjin

Identify the following terms. -Taiwan and the Liaodong peninsula

Identify the following terms. -"three obediences"

What were the causes and consequences of the Russo-Japanese War? For Japan? For Russia? For China?

Which of the following was NOT an attempt at reform employed by the Dowager Empress Cixi?​

Identify the following terms. -Edo/Tokyo

Under Japanese policies of isolation, foreign trade was permitted with the Dutch and Chinese only in the city of ​

With an aroused concern over the emergence of Japanese imperialist power in 1894, the European powers forced the Japanese to

Japanese industrial development in the late nineteenth century was accomplished without significant government involvement.

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The vague plans for political modernization under the Meiji Restoration of 1868 were called

Which of the following was NOT an attempt at reform employed by the Dowager Empress Cixi?

Under Japanese policies of isolation, foreign trade was permitted with the Dutch and Chinese only in the city of