AP Success - AP World History: Tokugawa Shogunate's Isolation
The Edicts of the Tokugawa Shogunate, 1635"1. Japanese ships are strictly forbidden to leave for foreign countries. 2. No Japanese is permitted to go abroad. If there is anyone who attempts to do so secretly, he must be executed. The ship involved must be impounded and its owner arrested, and the matter must be reported to the higher authority. 3. If any Japanese returns from overseas after residing there, he must be put to death. ... 7. If there are any Southern Barbarians (Westerners) who propagate the teaching of padres (Christianity), or otherwise commit crimes, they may be incarcerated in the prison maintained by the Ōmura domain, as was done previously."
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the primary intent of the Tokugawa Shogunate's edicts as presented in the source?
To encourage international trade and diplomatic relations.
To enforce a policy of isolationism and prevent foreign influences.
To promote the spread of Christianity within Japan.
To establish a new set of laws for governing domestic trade.
Question 2
The policy of executing Japanese who traveled abroad and then returned as stated in the edicts is an example of:
The Shogunate's efforts to encourage its citizens to engage in overseas exploration.
The extreme measures taken to control the flow of information and cultural exchange.
The government's support for international educational exchanges.
The legal system's focus on rehabilitation over punishment.
Question 3
The reference to 'Southern Barbarians' in the edicts is indicative of the Tokugawa Shogunate's view towards:
Westerners, particularly those spreading Christianity.
Northern Asian nomadic tribes posing military threats.
Japanese citizens who had adopted Western customs.
Traders from Southeast Asia seeking economic partnerships.
Question 4
The punishment for Japanese attempting to leave the country or those who have returned after residing abroad reflects the Shogunate's concern about:
The spread of infectious diseases from foreign lands.
The potential destabilizing effects of foreign ideas and practices.
The loss of skilled laborers and artisans to other countries.
The economic impact of citizens spending money abroad.
Question 5
The incarceration of Westerners who propagate Christianity in Japan as mentioned in the edicts is an example of:
The Shogunate's policy of religious tolerance towards non-native faiths.
The establishment of a legal system based on Western principles.
The Tokugawa Shogunate's efforts to align with European powers.
The suppression of religious practices deemed threatening to the social order.
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