By reviewing Kerala Syllabus SCERT Class 6 Social Science Solutions Chapter 12 Japan: History and the Present Important Questions, students can improve their conceptual understanding.
Japan: History and the Present Extra Questions and Answers Class 6 Social Science Chapter 12 Kerala Syllabus
Japan: History and the Present Class 6 Important Questions
Question 1.
“Japan is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean in East Asia. There are thousands of islands in Japan.”
(a) What is the name of longest river in Japan?
Answer:
The longest river in Japan is the Shinano River.
(b) Name the four major islands of Japan.
Answer:
The major four islands of Japan were Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu.
Question 2.
Match the following.
| A | B |
| Kojiki | Traditional religious belief in Japan |
| The Tale of Genji | Traditional history of Japan |
| Shintoism | Murasaki Shikibu |
Answer:
| A | B |
| Kojiki | Traditional history of Japan |
| The Tale of Genji | Murasaki Shikibu |
| Shintoism | Traditional religious belief in Japan |
Question 3.
Identify A, B, C and complete the table.
Answer:
A: A curriculum based on Western models was developed
B: Emphasis was given to loyalty to the country and the study of Japanese history
C: Textbooks gave more importance to children respecting their parents and being loyal to the country
Question 4.
“Japan was an Asian country that escaped from the foreign domination”.
(a) Which city is later renamed as Tokyo?
Answer:
Edo
(b) Explain ‘Meiji Restoration’
Answer:
The Shoguns were forcibly removed from power in a movement in 1868, and the Emperor returned to power as the supreme authority. The city of Edo was declared the capital. It was later renamed as Tokyo. This is known as the ’Meiji Restoration’.
(c) What is the idea of new policy initiated by Meiji government.
Answer:
The Meiji Government initiated a new policy emphasising the idea of ’Fukoku Kyohei’ – ’Rich Country, Strong Army’.
Question 5.
Fill in the blanks.
(a) Japan became modern after the ________ Restoration.
Answer:
Meiji
(b) Japan took control of the nearby countries ________ and Korea.
Answer:
Taiwan
(c) The United States dropped atom bombs on Hiroshima and ________.
Answer:
Nagasaki
(d) Japan’s fast growth after the war is called the ________ miracle.
Answer:
Post-war
Question 6.
Match the following.
| A | B |
| Commodore Matthew Perry | ‘Rich Country, Strong Army’ |
| Edo | Later renamed as Tokyo |
| Meiji Restoration | Emperor returned to power in 1868 |
| Fukoku Kyohei | Arrived in Japan to start trade |
Answer:
| A | B |
| Commodore Matthew Perry | Arrived in Japan to start trade |
| Edo | Later renamed as Tokyo |
| Meiji Restoration | Emperor returned to power in 1868 |
| Fukoku Kyohei | ‘Rich Country, Strong Army’ |
Question 7.
“A nationalism centred around the state emerged in Japan with the Meiji Restoration”
(a) What term was used to describe Japan’s rapid recovery after the Second World War?
Answer:
The “post-war miracle.”
(b) Which event in 1964 symbolized Japan’s comeback?
Answer:
The Tokyo Olympics.
(c) How did Japan become one of the world’s economic powers?
Answer:
By utilizing its political and technological capabilities.
Question 8.
“Japan improve its industrial skills and technology”.
(a) What machines were imported from Europe?
Answer:
Weaving Machine
(b) Who were appointed to train Japanese workers?
Answer:
Foreign technicians
(c) What types of industries were started in Japan during modernization?
Answer:
Industries ranging from small-scale (less than five workers) to large factories with hundreds of workers.
Question 9.
Answer the following questions related to Shintoism.
(a) Deities in Shintoism were called ________
Answer:
Kami
(b) Choose the correct statement related to Shintoism from the options.
A) The word Shinto means “the way of God.”
B) Shinto deities were called Satraps.
C) The most important deity was the Moon Goddess.
D) Emperors were considered descendants of the God of War.
Answer:
A. The word Shinto means “the way of God.”
Question 10.
“From ancient days, rice was the staple food in Japan”.
(a) What is ‘Gohan’ in traditional Japanese food culture?
A) A Japanese dish made of raw fish ‘
B) The staple cooked rice food of Japan
C) A type of Japanese noodle
D) A millet-based sweet dish
Answer:
B) The staple cooked rice food of Japan
(b) Complete the table based on traditional Japanese food items.
| Food item | Description |
| Gohan | A |
| Sushi | B |
| Fish | C |
Answer:
A. Cooked rice; staple food of Japan
B. Japanese dish made of raw fish, popular worldwide
C. Main source of nutrition
Question 11.
“Japan developed a unique culture during the early centuries of the Common Era.”
(a) What were the major features of Japan’s cultural development during this period? Prepare a note.
Answer:
During the 8th century CE, the Kojiki was written, which described Japan’s traditional history by combining both history and legend. By the 10th century CE, Japan began reducing Chinese cultural , influence and developed its own distinct culture. They created a new script by simplifying Chinese writing, thereby encouraging the growth of literature in Japanese. Many poems and stories were written during this period, among which The Tale of Genji, authored by Murasaki Shikibu, became one of the most famous works.
(b) Which among the following statements is NOT correct about Japan’s cultural development? Write it.
A) Kojiki describes the traditional history of Japan.
B) Japan continued to fully follow Chinese culture without any change by the 10th century CE.
C) The Tale of Genji was written by Murasaki Shikibu.
D) Japan developed a new script by simplifying the Chinese writing style.
Answer:
B. Japan continued to fully follow Chinese culture without any change by the 10th century CE.
Question 12.
“Japan was ruled by emperors for ages, but the Shoguns later controlled the administration.”
(a) Find out the correct statements related to the Shogun administration and write them.
A. The Shoguns ruled in the name of the Emperor.
B. The Emperor remained the absolute ruler during the Shogun period.
C. Japan was divided into over 250 domains under the Shogun rule.
D. The Samurai served the Shoguns and the Daimyo.
Answer:
A, C, and D
(b) Add necessary details to present in the debate on the subject – ‘The role of Shoguns and Daimyo in the administration of Japan’.
Answer:
- The Shoguns held the real power while the Emperor became a nominal ruler.
- Japan was divided into many domains controlled by Daimyo.
- The Daimyo acted as powerful lords responsible for governing their regions.
- The Samurais supported the Shoguns and Daimyo as trained warriors and administrators.
- This system ensured military discipline and strict control over the territories.