Asia IV Test
Study Guide Review
1. How did the U.S. help Japan after
the bombing in WWII?
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General Douglas MacArthur was given job
to get Japan back on its feet.
Japan’s constitution was rewritten. Its
military could no longer be a threat.
The U.S. also helped to rebuild Japan’s
economy. Factories were rebuilt and people
were taught how to operate new machinery.
2. What type of Government was formed?
Japan formed a new democratic
government, a constitutional monarchy.
This new government would have a
two-house parliament called the Diet.
2. How much power did the citizens of
Japan have in their new government?
Unlike Japan’s old government, the new
government gave the people the ability to
elect people into power. All citizens who
were 20 years or older were given the right
to vote!
3. Were their any limitations written in
Japan’s new constitution?
Yes! Japan’s new constitution forbid
their country to declare war on another
country. Japan’s new military was only
allowed to protect their country if attacked.
4. What role did the Japanese emperor
have before and after WWII?
Before WWII, the Japanese emperor
was very involved in all decisions made by
the government. After WWII, the Emperor
role was mostly ceremonial. In other words,
he would be symbol and did not have any
power in governing the country.
5. Describe Japan’s economy. What
does Japan specialize in?
Japan has a mixed economy. Its
greatest resource are its people. Because it
lacks natural resources, Japan is one of the
most technologically advanced countries in
the world. Japan now produces more cars,
ships, and electronic goods than any other
country (with the exception of the U.S.).
6. What is the difference between a
democracy, oligarchy, and autocracy?
Democracy- Power is shared amongst different
levels of government. Japan and India have a
democracy.
Oligarchy- Government is run by a small group of
people. China is an oligarchy.
Autocracy- A ruler has absolute power. North Korea
has an autocracy.
7. Understand the similarities/differences
between the Korea and Vietnam Wars.
Similarities:
 In both wars, communist forces fought
against democratic rule.
 Communist countries supported (w/troops
and weapons) both wars.
 The U.S. got involved to stop the spread of
communism
7. Understand the similarities/differences
between the Korea and Vietnam Wars.
Differences:
 North Vietnam, under the leadership of Ho Chi
Minh, took over South Vietnam and it became a
communist country.
 North Korea was not successful in taking control
of South Korea. Today, South Korea is a
successful republic while North Korea is a strict
communist country with a command economy!