British East India Company in Bengal

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What was the main cause of the Anglo-Chinese War (the First Opium War)?

The opium trade in China

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Nanking?

China ceded the island of Hong Kong to the British and opened five ports to foreign trade

What was the purpose of the International Settlement established in China?

To provide extraterritoriality, protecting Westerners' legal rights on Chinese soil

What was the impact of education on Indians in the context of nationalism and self-government?

Education inspired Indians to understand the Western view on nationalism and self-government, leading to demands for increasing equality and self-government. Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the Second Opium War?

The desire of the British and French to legalize the opium trade in China Signup and view all the answers

What was the main strategy employed by Mohandas Gandhi in the Indian independence movement?

Nonviolent civil disobedience. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Sino-Japanese War?

Japan gained victory and influence over Korea, which was previously under Chinese influence Signup and view all the answers

How did the Chinese view their civilization compared to others?

The Chinese believed that their civilization was the oldest and best. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an area where one country exercises political and economic control over another?

Sphere of Influence Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Chinese resistance to foreign trade?

The Chinese did not need to trade because they were self-sufficient. Signup and view all the answers

What was the catalyst for the conflict between the British and the Chinese in the 19th century?

The British introduction of opium from India to Canton. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary difference between the Chinese and Japanese responses to European imperialism?

The Chinese were conservative and resistant to change, while the Japanese were modernist and open to adopting foreign ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?

The Battle of Plassey marked a historic turning point, changing the British East India Company from a trading company to a governing power. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Jagat Seth in the context of the Battle of Plassey?

Jagat Seth was an Indian merchant who played a significant role in the Battle of Plassey. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, and what sparked it?

The Sepoy Mutiny was a rebellion by native Indian soldiers employed and trained by the East India Company, sparked by the introduction of new rifles using cartridges greased with animal fat. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Sepoy Mutiny, and what were its consequences?

The British won the Sepoy Mutiny, and as a result, the British government ended the rule of the East India Company and began to rule India directly. Signup and view all the answers

What was Suttee or Sati, and what did Lord Dalhousie do to prohibit it?

Suttee or Sati was a Hindu ritual suicide by widows, which was prohibited by Lord Dalhousie, the British governor-general. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the British rule on India in the 19th century?

The British became the master of Indians, with the British government ruling India directly and exerting significant control over the country. Signup and view all the answers

What were the three main concessions China had to make to Japan in the Treaty of Shimonoseki?

China had to pay an indemnity, recognize the independence of Korea, and cede the island of Formosa (Taiwan) and the Liaotung peninsula to Japan. Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of Emperor Kuang-hsu's Hundred Days Reform?

To modernize China through economic, social, political, and educational reforms. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Boxer Rebellion?

To demand that foreigners leave China and eliminate foreign influence. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the 1911 Revolution?

The successful overthrow of the Qing dynasty. Signup and view all the answers

Who supported Empress Tz'u-hsi (Cixi) and what was her political stance?

The Chinese military supported Empress Tz'u-hsi, who was conservative and anti-foreigner. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of foreign influence in China during the late Qing dynasty?

European countries and Japan gained spheres of influence in China through treaties. Signup and view all the answers

What were the main strategies employed by the Meiji government to modernize Japan?

Selective borrowing from Western nations, adopting European strengths and technologies, and reforming education using models from German, American, and French public schools. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War in Japan's expansion?

These wars recognized Japan's power by Westerners, marking Japan's emergence as a major world power. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Japanese modernization efforts during the Meiji Restoration?

To stand beside Western nations as an equal on the world stage. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Meiji emperor reform the Japanese government and society?

He abolished the feudal system, restored the supreme power of the emperor, and adopted Western models for education and military organization. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the unequal treaties imposed on Japan by Western nations?

They humiliated Japan and forced the country to grant extraterritoriality to Westerners, leading to anti-foreign sentiment and the desire to modernize. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Satcho Hito Group in Japan's anti-foreign movement?

They honored the Emperor and sought to expel the barbarians (Westerners). Signup and view all the answers