Modernisation in Japan
Modernisation in Japan: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Social and Intellectual Changes in Japan before Meiji Government, Aggressive Nationalism in Japan, Balancing the Tradition and Modernisation in Japan and Changes in Administrative Structure by Meiji Government etc.
Important Questions on Modernisation in Japan
What were the major developments before the Meiji restoration that made it possible for Japan to modernise rapidly?

Among these, which changes occurred during Shogun Period in Japan?

Give two impacts of Matthew Perry's journey to Japan in .

Why the Meiji Government faced opposition?

Did Japan’s policy of rapid industrialisation lead to wars with its neighbours and destruction of the environment?

How did the Qing dynasty try and meet the challenge posed by the Western powers?

Discuss how daily life was transformed as Japan developed.

What were the major developments before the Meiji restoration that made it possible for Japan to modernise rapidly?

Why do we say that it was not natural fertility and high levels of food production that were the causes of early urbanisation?
