Midterm Exam

Bring Blue book

Write in pen or sharp #2 pencil

Scope

All material through Wednesday, October 5

Time

75 minutes plus 15 bonus minutes

Identifications

Choose 5 of 10 (20% of grade, 15 minutes)

Study names and terms with *asterisks on Skaff website lecture outlines and Roster of Meiji Leaders (through #14)

Know definition, location, date, and significance in Modern Japanese history

2 long essays based on Parts A and B of the syllabus

Choose 1 of 2 questions on "A. Traditional Disorder and Order (700-1850)" (40% of grade, 30 minutes)

Choose 1 of 2 questions on “B. Crises and Meiji Reforms (1853-1900)” (40% of grade, 30 minutes)

Study readings and notes on lectures and discussions