1.Identify and explain some of the features of Japan up to the Edo period that are considered to have formed the basis of Japan’s development since the Meiji period.
2.What were the main sources of finance for the Meiji Government? Why was this important for the subsequent development of Japan? Explain, giving examples from current developing countries. Also, when was the exceptional period? How was this made possible? Explain, including background and reasons.
3.In what ways does the emergence of fascism in Japan differ from that in Europe? Explain, including the Japanese political system, social system and the unique characteristics of Japanese society.
4. Give examples of how Japan’s industrial development in the 1930s and 1940s differed from that of post-war Japan and explain the characteristics of this difference.
5. What factors have made Japans high growth and important issues to be noted in the Post WW2?
