Question

the rise of modern japan
how was japan easily able to defeat china in the sino - japanese war?
options:
china had fewer troops.
china surrendered quickly.
japan enlisted the help of its allies in europe.
japan’s military was better trained and equipped.

Explanation:

To determine why Japan easily defeated China in the Sino - Japanese War, we analyze each option:

• "China had fewer troops": This is not accurate as China had a large number of troops, but they were not as well - organized or equipped.
• "China surrendered quickly": This is a result of Japan's advantage rather than the reason for Japan's easy victory.
• "Japan enlisted the help of its allies in Europe": During the Sino - Japanese War (especially the first one in the late 19th century), Japan did not rely on European allies for this conflict.
• "Japan’s military was better trained and equipped": After the Meiji Restoration, Japan modernized its military, making it better trained and equipped with modern weapons, while China's military was relatively backward in terms of training and equipment at that time. This was a key reason for Japan's easy victory.

Answer:

Japan’s military was better trained and equipped.