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    Meiji Restoration Worksheet

    Part A: Comprehension Questions


    1. What year did the Meiji Restoration begin?
    2. What was the primary goal of the Meiji Restoration?
    3. Who was the emperor during the Meiji Restoration?
    4. Why was the Tokugawa Shogunate overthrown?
    5. List two changes made to Japan’s political system during the Meiji
    Restoration.

    Part B: Key Terms and Definitions


    Match the following terms to their definitions:
    Term Definition
    1. Samurai a. The hereditary military rulers of Japan.
    b. A period of modernization and
    2. Daimyo
    industrialization.
    3. Meiji c. A social class of warriors in feudal Japan.
    4. d. A process of building industries and
    Industrialization factories.
    e. Powerful land-owning lords under the
    5. Shogun
    Shogunate.

    Part C: Timeline Activity


    Fill in the missing years and events:
    1. 1868 – The Meiji Restoration begins, ending _________ rule.
    2. _________ – The Charter Oath is issued, promoting modernization and
    reform.
    3. _________ – The feudal domain system is abolished, and prefectures
    are established.
    4. 1894-1895 – The First Sino-Japanese War, where Japan defeats
    _________.
    5. _________ – The Russo-Japanese War, showcasing Japan’s rise as a
    world power.
    Part D: Short Answer
    1. How did the Meiji Restoration change Japan’s military system?
    2. Explain how the education system was reformed during the Meiji
    period.
    3. Why did Japan pursue industrialization during the Meiji era?

    Part E: Analyze the Changes


    Complete the table to compare Japan before and after the Meiji
    Restoration.
    Before Meiji After Meiji
    Aspect
    Restoration Restoration
    Feudal rule by
    Government
    Shogun
    Military Samurai-based army
    Economy Agrarian
    International Limited contact
    Relations (Sakoku)

    Part F: Critical Thinking


    1. Why was modernization so critical for Japan during the Meiji
    Restoration?
    Write a paragraph explaining how modernization helped Japan resist
    Western colonization.
    2. What challenges might Japan have faced during this period
    of rapid change?
    Consider issues like cultural resistance, economic struggles, or
    political instability.

    Part G: Map Activity


    1. Label the following locations on a map of Japan:
    o Edo (Tokyo)
    o Kyoto
    o Hiroshima
    o Nagasaki
    (Include a blank outline map of Japan for labeling.)

    Part H: Fun Activity


    Design a Newspaper Headline
    Imagine you are a journalist in 1868. Write a headline and a short article
    about the beginning of the Meiji Restoration. Include:
     The fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
     The rise of Emperor Meiji.
     Hopes for Japan’s future.

    Part I: Debate
    Group Activity:
    Debate the following statement:
    “The Meiji Restoration was the most significant turning point in Japan’s
    history.”
     Group A: Argue in favor of the statement.
     Group B: Argue against the statement.

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