Question

Until the mid-1800s, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa Shogunate. What were the characteristics of Japan under its rule? Select all that apply.

A) It was a constitutional monarchy.

B) It was stable, with a rigid class structure.

C) It had an agriculturally based economy.

D) It had strong ties with China.

E) It was isolationist.

F) It was behind the West in technology.

G) It had a strong navy.

Answer 1

It is B, C, E, F. Not G.

Answer 2

The correct answers are B, C, E, and G. The characteristics of Japan under the Tokugawa Shogunate consisted of being B) stable, with a rigid class structure, C) having an agriculturally based economy, E) it was isolationist, and G) it had a strong navy. The first Shogun, Tokugawa Leyasu was idolised as a god, for uniting Japan and forming a dynasty that would rule the nation for centuries.