Meiji Restoration Reading Questions Worksheet

In this activity, students will learn about the pivotal transformation of Japan during the Meiji Restoration, which marked the country’s transition from a feudal society to a modern industrialized nation state. The lesson will cover the political, social, and cultural shifts that occurred as Japan rapidly adopted Western technologies and ideas, while also navigating the challenges of preserving its own identity.

It has 20 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.