Question

How did Japan establish itself as a global economic power? Check all that apply.

by developing new industries
by developing new technologies
by exporting natural resources
by finding substantial oil deposits
by focusing on exports

Answer 1

Check all that apply:
- by developing new industries — Yes. Japan industrialized (heavy industry, automobiles, consumer goods) and shifted into high-value manufacturing.
- by developing new technologies — Yes. Postwar Japan invested heavily in R&D and became a leader in electronics, automotive engineering, etc.
- by focusing on exports — Yes. Export-led growth (cars, electronics, machinery) was central to Japan’s economic rise.

Not applicable:
- by exporting natural resources — No. Japan has few natural resources and relied on imported raw materials.
- by finding substantial oil deposits — No. Japan lacks significant domestic oil reserves.