Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the United States'  involvement in the Philippines at the start of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

The United States occupied the Philippines at the start of the 20th century and remained there for several decades, making it clear that their involvement was not a pleasant one.

Question 2

Japan and Germany joined together to fight Marxism by signing which document in 1936?

Accepted Answer

The Anti-Comintern Pact, signed on November 25, 1936, was a treaty between Germany and Japan aimed at countering the international Communist movement, particularly the Soviet Union. Italy also joined the Pact a year later.

Question 3

What was the primary cause of the Sino-Japanese War?

Accepted Answer

The primary cause of the Sino-Japanese War was the Japanese unprovoked attack on Manchuria in 1931, which was done to gain control of its resources and territory. This event led to the formal invasion of China by Japan in 1937, which marked the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War. A and B are not accurate causes of the war, while C is completely unrelated. The breakdown of Japanese military neutrality in civilian political matters may have been a contributing factor, but it was not the primary cause.

Question 4

By 1934, who had become the leader of the  Chinese  Communist Party?

Accepted Answer

Mao Zedong became the leader of the Chinese Communist Party in 1934, during the Long March.

Question 5

Who (what)served as the base for Mao Zedong's communist revolution?

Accepted Answer

Mao's communist revolution was heavily inspired by the plight of Chinese peasants, who were suffering under the Nationalist government's policies and the influence of foreign powers. Mao believed that the peasants were the key to a successful revolution and sought to mobilize them to overthrow the existing power structures.

Question 6

Which countries encompassed French Indochina?

Accepted Answer

French Indochina consisted of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Question 7

What best describes Ja pan's 1889 constitution?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which na tion forced Japan to end their policy of seclusion?

Accepted Answer

The United States, under the leadership of Commodore Matthew Perry, forced Japan to end their policy of seclusion through a display of military power, specifically using gunboat diplomacy.

Question 9

After the implementation of the Meiji Reforms, who had the right to vote?

Accepted Answer

After the Meiji Reforms, only about 5 percent of the male population had the right to vote. The new electoral system was open only to those who paid a certain amount of taxes, and this excluded the majority of the population, especially peasants and workers. It was not until later reforms in the early 20th century that voting rights were extended to a larger portion of the population.

Question 10

What were the main commodities that increased in production after Japan emerged from isolation?

Accepted Answer

The main commodities that increased in production after Japan emerged from isolation were silk and rice.

Question 11

Where did the Guomindang relocate to in 1949 ?

Accepted Answer

The Guomindang (also known as the Nationalist Party of China) relocated to Taiwan in 1949 after losing the Chinese Civil War to the Communist Party of China. Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Russia were not options for relocation.

Question 12

Which of the following defines the term zaibatsu ?

Accepted Answer

Zaibatsu refers to a group of large, powerful corporations in Japan that received government assistance and played a major role in the country's economic development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The term literally means "financial clique" in Japanese.

Question 13

By the end of World War II, how could Chiang Kai-shek's army best be described?

Accepted Answer

By the end of World War II, Chiang Kai-shek's army was both demoralized and ill equipped. The long war with the Japanese had weakened and exhausted them, and they were facing a strong Communist force led by Mao Zedong in a bitter civil war. This led to many defeats and setbacks for Chiang's forces, which were further undermined by corruption and factionalism.

Question 14

What was the reason for the Long March?

Accepted Answer

The Long March was a military retreat undertaken by the communist forces of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to evade the pursuit of the Nationalist forces of the Kuomintang (KMT) in 1934-35. The CCP attempted to establish a stronghold in the south of China but faced brutal suppression by the KMT. The Long March marked the forced migration of the communists from the south to the north of China, covering a distance of over 4,000 miles. The march lasted for a year and involved numerous battles, hardships, and losses, and only about 8,000 of the estimated 100,000 participants survived.

Question 15

What was the purpose of China's Northern Expedition?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of China's Northern Expedition was General Chiang's successful pursuit of warlords in several northern provinces.

Question 16

The Meiji reformers strongly supported which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What type of government was set up by the Japanese military after seizing Chinese territory in 1931?

Accepted Answer

After seizing Chinese territory in 1931, the Japanese military set up a puppet state known as Manchukuo, which was ruled by the last Qing Dynasty emperor, Aisin-Gioro Puyi. The Japanese military had significant control over the government and economy of Manchukuo.

Question 18

Under the Meiji Restoration, what form of military organization was established?

Accepted Answer

Under the Meiji Restoration, the Japanese government established a conscript army with modern organization, modern weaponry, and professional discipline. This army was based on the Western model and was instrumental in Japan's rapid modernization and military expansion.

Question 19

Who succeeded Sun Yat-sen as the leader of the Guomindang?

Accepted Answer

Chiang Kai-shek succeeded Sun Yat-sen as the leader of the Guomindang.

Question 20

All of the following made major gains under the Meiji Restoration EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The Meiji Restoration abolished the quasi-feudal dues system, which was a major gain for the common people. However, it promoted the growth of industries such as silk and rice production as well as the development of a modern educational system and railway network.

Quiz 23: East Asia in a Century of Change

Which of the following statements best describes the United States' involvement in the Philippines at the start of the 20th century?