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The document consists of a series of questions and answers related to Japan's history, economy, and social changes from the 16th century to the post-World War II era. It covers topics such as the expansion of cities, the Meiji Restoration, the impact of Western influence, and Japan's role in international relations. Additionally, it addresses significant events like the Opium Wars and the Boxer Rebellion in China, highlighting Japan's modernization and imperialistic ambitions.

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Paths Test

The document consists of a series of questions and answers related to Japan's history, economy, and social changes from the 16th century to the post-World War II era. It covers topics such as the expansion of cities, the Meiji Restoration, the impact of Western influence, and Japan's role in international relations. Additionally, it addresses significant events like the Opium Wars and the Boxer Rebellion in China, highlighting Japan's modernization and imperialistic ambitions.

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Very Short Questions with Answers (1 Mark Each)

Q. 1. Write features of expansion of cities in Japan by


the mid-seventeenth century.

Q. 2. How did the Japanese do printing in the last years


of the sixteenth century?
Q. 3. Why was Japan considered rich in the sixteenth and
the seventeenth centuries?

Q. 4. Which two steps were taken by Japan to reduce


strain on economy which was exerted due to paying for
imports in gold and silver?

Q. 5. Discuss any three aspects of the growth of silk


industry in Nishijin (Kyoto).
Q. 6. What is meant by the Meiji Restoration?

Q. 7. What is meant by the slogan ‘Fukoku Kyohei’ under


the Meiji rule in Japan?

Q. 8. What did Japanese scholars mean


Q. 9. Tell two changes made by the Meiji government.

Q. 10. What were the consequences of giving importance


to two different ideals of a democratic government and
a modern army in Japan?

Q. 11. Why Britain signed the Anglo-Japanese treaty in


1902 CE ? What was the importance of this treaty for
Japan?
Q. 12. Write any three steps taken to modernise the
economy in the Meiji Age.

Q. 13. On which two cities of Japan were bombs dropped


in the Second World War and why ? Was the use of
bombs justified?

Q. 14. What was the effect of the U.S. control (1945–47


CE) on Japan ?

Q. 15. In 1903, what views did the Chinese thinkers


express criticising India?
Q. 16. From 1870 to 1914, China enjoyed the position of
an international colony. How?
Q. 17. What do you know about the Opium Wars?

Q. 18. When did the Revolt of Boxer occur in China ?


What was its significance?

Q. 19. What was the Great Leap Forward (1958–59) in


China? Why did it fail?

Short Questions with Answers (2 Mark Each)


Q. 1. Describe in brief China’s physiography, ethnic
groups and languages.

Q. 2. Write a note on Chinese food.

Q. 3. Briefly discuss the physical features of Japan.

Q. 4. How long did Shoguns of the Tokugawa dynasty


rule over Japan ? How did they run their rule?
Ans.
Q. 5. Examine the changes that occur in the Japanese
economy under the Tokugawa rule.
Q. 6. Throw light on Commodere Perry’s arrival in the
Japan and its importance.

Q. 7. What arrangements were given in favour and


against Japan’s opening to the outer world?

Q. 8. How the ‘Emperor system’ was rebuilt in Japan?

Q. 9. Write a note on a new school system adopted in


Japan from the 1870s.

Q. 10. What measures did the Meiji government of Japan


take to integrate the nation?
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
Q. 1. Briefly discuss Aggressive Nationalism,
Westernisation and Tradition in Japan.
Q. 2. Describe the developments in Japan between the
two World Wars.

Q. 3. Describe the imperialistic expansion of Japan


before the First World War.

Q. 4. What is meant by Meiji Restoration ? What were its


consequences on the future development of Japan ?

Q. 5. Describe Japan’s progress as a world power from


the last decade of 19th century till the end of First
World War.
Ans

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