By 1890, How Had Japan Met the Challenge of Western

question 12

Multiple Choice

By 1890, how had Japan met the challenge of Western expansion?

• A)It completely adopted Western forms and traditions, imposing them on the poor and uneducated.
• B)It isolated itself from the Western world, banning most foreign travel and foreign visitors.
• C)It selectively adopted those elements of Western society that were in keeping with Japanese tradition.
• D)It united East Asia under its leadership to repel Western military activity.

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Definitions:

Stagnation

A period of minimal growth, development, or progression, often associated with feelings of being stuck.

Identity Development

The formation of a distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity in a particular stage of life in which various factors contribute to one's sense of self.

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship, showing a willingness to stay engaged over time.

Foreclosure

A legal process by which a lender tries to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan.