Set 5: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The Meiji Restoration (1868) modernized Japan rapidly. Feudal systems were abolished; Western technology and ideas adopted. Japan became an industrial power by 1900.
What characterized the Meiji Restoration?
Detailed Explanation
This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. 'Modernized Japan rapidly' with 'Western technology and ideas.' The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.
Key Evidence:
• "The Meiji Restoration (1868) modernized Japan rapidly"
• "Feudal systems were abolished; Western technology and ideas adopted"
Why others are wrong: B (This option is incorrect.), C (This option is incorrect.), D (This option is incorrect.).