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Japan Constitution

Question 1 of 10

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When was the Constitution of Japan passed?

Select one of the following:

  • May 3, 1947

  • May 3, 1847

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

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When was the Constitution of Japan made?

Select one or more of the following:

  • During World War I

  • After World War II

  • Before the Vietnam War

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

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True or False?

Shotoku wanted to build a powerful government, and he looked at Vietnam to see what to do.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

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True or False?

The Constitution of Japan was intended to not replace Japan's monarchy and warlike system.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Where were the rules for working in the government taken from?

Select one of the following:

  • Laozi

  • Confucius

  • Buddha

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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What power did the emperor get in Shotoku's constitution?

Select one of the following:

  • To choose all the officials.

  • To write all the rules of working in the government.

  • All of the above.

  • None of the above.

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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True or False? This is an excerpt from Shotoku's constitution.
"When an imperial command is given, obey it with reverence. The sovereign is likened to heaven and his subjects are likened to Earth. With heaven providing the cover and earth supporting it, the four seasons proceed in orderly fashion, giving sustenance to all that which is in nature. If earth attempts to overtake the functions of heaven, it destroys everything.”

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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What type of government did Shotoku create?

Select one of the following:

  • Meritocracy

  • Bureaucracy

  • Democracy

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

True or False?

Shotoku’s constitution stated that you needed to follow any command from the emperor with respect as the emperor is like a God from Heaven. You need to respect God and follow what God says.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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How much power did the emperor receive?

Select one of the following:

  • All power.

  • Very little power.

  • No power.

Explanation