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One of the earliest civilizations alongside Greece, Egypt and India is ______.
One of the earliest civilizations alongside Greece, Egypt and India is ______.
China
During the middle part of the 19th century, capitalist forces invaded China, transforming it into a semi-______ and semi-feudal society.
During the middle part of the 19th century, capitalist forces invaded China, transforming it into a semi-______ and semi-feudal society.
colonial
The People's Republic of China (PROC) was founded in ______ by Mao Tse Dong, marking China's entry into the socialist stage.
The People's Republic of China (PROC) was founded in ______ by Mao Tse Dong, marking China's entry into the socialist stage.
1949
The Peking or Beijing Man, also known as ________, lived around 500,000 years ago.
The Peking or Beijing Man, also known as ________, lived around 500,000 years ago.
Early primitive Chinese societies lived first in Matriarchal and then in ______ communes, where the woman was the head of the family.
Early primitive Chinese societies lived first in Matriarchal and then in ______ communes, where the woman was the head of the family.
The ______ Culture, existing around 6,000-7,000 years ago, is a major representative of the matriarchal society.
The ______ Culture, existing around 6,000-7,000 years ago, is a major representative of the matriarchal society.
The Longshan Culture, representative of patriarchal society and existing in China 5,000 years ago, mostly settled along the Huangho and ______ Rivers.
The Longshan Culture, representative of patriarchal society and existing in China 5,000 years ago, mostly settled along the Huangho and ______ Rivers.
As China established an Imperial institution, the ______ (Son of Heaven) headed the royal house.
As China established an Imperial institution, the ______ (Son of Heaven) headed the royal house.
The ______ Dynasty was the first to introduce slave society in China, with agriculture as a major occupation.
The ______ Dynasty was the first to introduce slave society in China, with agriculture as a major occupation.
During the Shang/Yin Dynasty, advancements were made in agriculture, animal raising, and silk raising, with bronze making being raised to a high ______.
During the Shang/Yin Dynasty, advancements were made in agriculture, animal raising, and silk raising, with bronze making being raised to a high ______.
The Zhou/Chou Dynasty saw Chinese philosophers live and die, and agriculture was aided by the introduction of ox-drawn ______ and irrigation.
The Zhou/Chou Dynasty saw Chinese philosophers live and die, and agriculture was aided by the introduction of ox-drawn ______ and irrigation.
The Confucian School, which includes Confucius and Mencius, dominated Chinese thought for the last 25 centuries, teaching ancestor worship, human ______, and virtue.
The Confucian School, which includes Confucius and Mencius, dominated Chinese thought for the last 25 centuries, teaching ancestor worship, human ______, and virtue.
The Qin/Chin Dynasty, which began in 221 BC, is believed to be the source of China's name and saw the building of the ______ to protect the northern frontier from invasion.
The Qin/Chin Dynasty, which began in 221 BC, is believed to be the source of China's name and saw the building of the ______ to protect the northern frontier from invasion.
The Han Dynasty, considered the Golden Age of Chinese History, saw the writing of the first complete general history of China by Sima Qian in his Shi ______ (historical records).
The Han Dynasty, considered the Golden Age of Chinese History, saw the writing of the first complete general history of China by Sima Qian in his Shi ______ (historical records).
During the Southern and Northern Dynasty period, one of the most important barbarian groups was the ______, generally believed to be the people called the Huns by the Europeans.
During the Southern and Northern Dynasty period, one of the most important barbarian groups was the ______, generally believed to be the people called the Huns by the Europeans.
The ______ Dynasty, one of the shortest dynasties in China, strengthened the administrative system in government and introduced the civil service exam.
The ______ Dynasty, one of the shortest dynasties in China, strengthened the administrative system in government and introduced the civil service exam.
During the ______ Dynasty, Chinese culture reached its highest development, and gunpowder (for war) and woodblock printing were used.
During the ______ Dynasty, Chinese culture reached its highest development, and gunpowder (for war) and woodblock printing were used.
Chu Hsi, during the Sung Dynasty, combined elements of Taoism and Buddhism with ______ doctrines.
Chu Hsi, during the Sung Dynasty, combined elements of Taoism and Buddhism with ______ doctrines.
The ______ Dynasty was the first foreign dynasty in China, with Kublai Khan as the famous Mongol leader.
The ______ Dynasty was the first foreign dynasty in China, with Kublai Khan as the famous Mongol leader.
During the Ming Dynasty, administrative machineries were inherited from past dynasties, and rudiments of ______ appeared.
During the Ming Dynasty, administrative machineries were inherited from past dynasties, and rudiments of ______ appeared.
Under the Ming emperors, Confucianism was promoted as the official faith, and ______ regained strength.
Under the Ming emperors, Confucianism was promoted as the official faith, and ______ regained strength.
The ______ Dynasty, the second foreign dynasty ruled by Manchurians, was the last imperial dynasty in China.
The ______ Dynasty, the second foreign dynasty ruled by Manchurians, was the last imperial dynasty in China.
Factors that contributed greatly to the renewal of trade between the East and the West, include the Crusades, Renaissance, and Medieval ______.
Factors that contributed greatly to the renewal of trade between the East and the West, include the Crusades, Renaissance, and Medieval ______.
The period from 1840 when the Opium War began to 1919 when the May Fourth Movement started, was the ______ period of China.
The period from 1840 when the Opium War began to 1919 when the May Fourth Movement started, was the ______ period of China.
To address the trade imbalance, the British began importing ______ grown in Bengal, India, into China, which corrected the imbalance of payments.
To address the trade imbalance, the British began importing ______ grown in Bengal, India, into China, which corrected the imbalance of payments.
Under the Treaty of ______, China was forced to open five ports for European trade and cede Hong Kong to Britain up to 1997, marking the start of unequal treaties.
Under the Treaty of ______, China was forced to open five ports for European trade and cede Hong Kong to Britain up to 1997, marking the start of unequal treaties.
The ______ Rebellion, headed by Hung Hsiu-Chuan, aimed to topple the Manchu Dynasty but was suppressed by the Manchus and foreign supporters.
The ______ Rebellion, headed by Hung Hsiu-Chuan, aimed to topple the Manchu Dynasty but was suppressed by the Manchus and foreign supporters.
The ______ Rebellion was an anti-foreign movement aimed at eliminating the westerners and the Western influence in China.
The ______ Rebellion was an anti-foreign movement aimed at eliminating the westerners and the Western influence in China.
The Emperor Kuang Hsu had been reared under the shadow of the domineering and forceful ______.
The Emperor Kuang Hsu had been reared under the shadow of the domineering and forceful ______.
In 1905, the Civil Service Exams based upon Chinese classics were abolished in the last years of the ______ Dynasty, marking significant changes in education.
In 1905, the Civil Service Exams based upon Chinese classics were abolished in the last years of the ______ Dynasty, marking significant changes in education.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the originator and leader of China's democratic revolution, was known as the "Father of the Chinese ______"
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the originator and leader of China's democratic revolution, was known as the "Father of the Chinese ______"
The Chinese Republic officially recognized 5 Major races and the flag adopted in that year had five stripes with red representing Chinese and Yellow for ______
The Chinese Republic officially recognized 5 Major races and the flag adopted in that year had five stripes with red representing Chinese and Yellow for ______
In Jan. 1915, Japan sent Yuan Shi Kai demands known as the "21 Demands”, resulting in total surrender of Chinese ______ to Japan.
In Jan. 1915, Japan sent Yuan Shi Kai demands known as the "21 Demands”, resulting in total surrender of Chinese ______ to Japan.
The ______ Movement was a national response to pressure the Chinese delegation to reject signing the Peace Treaty and was supported by thousands of students and workers.
The ______ Movement was a national response to pressure the Chinese delegation to reject signing the Peace Treaty and was supported by thousands of students and workers.
During fighting with the Japanese agressors, the ______ grabbed the oportunity to begin an open rebellion and make themselves more powerful as an army.
During fighting with the Japanese agressors, the ______ grabbed the oportunity to begin an open rebellion and make themselves more powerful as an army.
The National Assembly adopted and elected ______ as China's first President under the New Constitution.
The National Assembly adopted and elected ______ as China's first President under the New Constitution.
By 1946 the Allied powers had deemed the historic ______ dissolved by the General Headquarters so had their assets liquidated .
By 1946 the Allied powers had deemed the historic ______ dissolved by the General Headquarters so had their assets liquidated .
Life expectancy for the Chinese is lower by 5.5 years due to severe ______
Life expectancy for the Chinese is lower by 5.5 years due to severe ______
The most overpopulated country in the world today is ______ with over 1.3 billion people.
The most overpopulated country in the world today is ______ with over 1.3 billion people.
Stone age or ______ Japan lasted until 552 A.D.
Stone age or ______ Japan lasted until 552 A.D.
According to Japanese lore, ______ designated Amaterasu.
According to Japanese lore, ______ designated Amaterasu.
Prince Shotoku issued a code of moral laws into Japan calling it their first ______.
Prince Shotoku issued a code of moral laws into Japan calling it their first ______.
Tale of the ______ is credited to Lady Muraski Shikibu.
Tale of the ______ is credited to Lady Muraski Shikibu.
The Bushido, amongst the Samurai ways combines ______ moraility with traditional code.
The Bushido, amongst the Samurai ways combines ______ moraility with traditional code.
Edogawa ______ was the only port open to the outside world to help transition into a great world power.
Edogawa ______ was the only port open to the outside world to help transition into a great world power.
Flashcards
China's Civilization
China's Civilization
Represents one of the earliest civilizations with a recorded history of about 3,600 years, passing through primitive, slave, and feudal stages.
Yunnan Man
Yunnan Man
An early type of human discovered in Yunnan Province, dating back approximately 1.7 million years.
Lantian Man
Lantian Man
An 'ape-man' fossil discovered in Lantian, Shaanxi Province, that lived 800,000 years ago.
Early Primitive People
Early Primitive People
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Xia Dynasty
Xia Dynasty
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Shang Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
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Zhou Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
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Qin Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
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Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty
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Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
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Five Dynasties and 10 Kingdoms
Five Dynasties and 10 Kingdoms
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Sung Dynasty
Sung Dynasty
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Yuan (Mongol)
Yuan (Mongol)
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Ming Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
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Qing/Ching Dynasty
Qing/Ching Dynasty
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China (1900)
China (1900)
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Boxer Rebellion (1899)
Boxer Rebellion (1899)
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European Expansion Factors
European Expansion Factors
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Opium
Opium
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Modern Period (1840-1919)
Modern Period (1840-1919)
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Treaty of Nanking (1842)
Treaty of Nanking (1842)
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Taiping Rebellion (1851)
Taiping Rebellion (1851)
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May Fourth Movement
May Fourth Movement
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Twenty-One Demands.
Twenty-One Demands.
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Mukden Incident (Sept. 18, 1931)
Mukden Incident (Sept. 18, 1931)
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Defeat of Nationalist Causes
Defeat of Nationalist Causes
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China's Overpopulation
China's Overpopulation
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IZANAGI (M) & IZANAMI (F)
IZANAGI (M) & IZANAMI (F)
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Transformation to a great power
Transformation to a great power
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Historical Collection
Historical Collection
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Shogun Appointees.
Shogun Appointees.
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Shogunate Created Law
Shogunate Created Law
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Commodore Matthew Message
Commodore Matthew Message
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Effects of Commercial treaties
Effects of Commercial treaties
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Foreign Introduction Issues
Foreign Introduction Issues
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Imperial Decree Educationally
Imperial Decree Educationally
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Ito Hirobumi & 1889 Constitution
Ito Hirobumi & 1889 Constitution
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Through Taiwan expansion...
Through Taiwan expansion...
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Qualities of Japan
Qualities of Japan
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Study Notes
China
- Represents one of the earliest civilizations in the world with a recorded history of around 3,600 years.
- Followed primitive, slave, and feudal societal stages.
- Transformed into a semi-colonial, semi-feudal society in the mid-19th century due to foreign capitalist invasions.
- Entered the socialist stage with the founding of the People's Republic of China (PROC) by Mao Tse Dong in 1949.
- Considered one of the areas where man had its first beginning, with primitive man believed to have existed as early as 1M years ago.
Primitive Man
- Yunnan: Discovered in Yunnan Province, lived approximately 1.7M years ago.
- Lantian Man: Discovered in Lantian, Shaanxi Province, lived 800,000 years ago.
- Peking or Beijing Man (Sinanthropus pekinensis): Lived around 500,000 years ago, walked erect, used fire and simple tools, and hunted; discovered in 1928.
Cultures
- Early primitive people in China gradually progressed as living together in groups and clans, transitioning from Matriarchal to Patriarchal communes.
Yangshao Culture
- Representative of matriarchal society, existed around 6,000-7,000 years ago.
- Demonstrated skill in making stone and bone instruments and learned to manufacture bows, arrows, and pottery.
- Agriculture and animal raising emerged with knowledge in spinning and weaving clothing.
Longshan Culture
- Representative of patriarchal society, existed in China 5,000 years ago, settling along the Huangho and Yangtze Rivers.
- Discovery of copper, fermentation of grain for wine, and domestication of animals (horse, ox, sheep, chicken, dog, pig).
- Improved pottery-making technology led to standard of living improvements and the dissolution process of primitive society in ancient China.
Chinese Dynasties
- Xia/Hsia Dynasty (21st-16th century BC): First dynasty to introduce the slave society with agriculture as major occupation; capital centered in Henan (Shaanxi).
- Shang/Yin Dynasty (16th century - 1066 BC): Development of slave society with expansion in agriculture and animal raising.
- Zhou/Chou Dynasty (1006-221 BC): Featured the Western Chou (1006-770 BC) and Eastern Chou (770-221 BC), including Spring and Autumn Period and Warring State Period where Chinese philosophers lived and died.
Qin/Chin Dynasty
- (221-206 BC): Marked the beginning of China's medieval history.
- First centralized, unified, multi-national feudal state; the first real dynasty of China.
- Established by Chin Shi Huang Ti, who fostered feudal landownership, developed communications, and unified the written language, currency, weight, and measure.
Han Dynasty
- (206 BC-220 AD): The Golden Age of Chinese History.
- Sima Qian (Ssu Ma Chien) wrote the first complete general history of China.
- Agriculture, iron smelting, silk weaving, & handcrafts expanded.
- Commerce flourished and trade between East and West flourished, including the Silk Road.
Sui Dynasty
- (581-618 AD)
- One of the shortest dynasties ruled by only two emperors.
- Strengthened the administrative government, introducing a civil service exam to choose officials.
- Made remarkable accomplishments in science and culture.
Tang Dynasty
- (618-907 AD)
- One of the most powerful dynasties since the Han Dynasty.
- Chinese culture had its highest development during this period.
- Gunpowder (for war) and woodblock printing was used.
- Opening if Chinese schools to outsiders.
Ming Dynasty
- (1368-1644 AD): The administrative machineries were inherited from past dynasties.
- Rudiment of Capitalsm appeared.
- Nanking became the Ming capital.
- Lamaism, Christianity and alien religions were slightly reduced.
Qing/Ching Dynasty
- (1644-1911 AD): The second foreign dynasty ruled by Manchurians and the last imperial dynasty.
- One of the most anti-foreign dynasties (nationalism).
- Ming cultural traditions continued.
- Foreign relations was marked by refusal to trade with foreigners.
Modern Period (1840-1919)
- Occurred during the Opium War of 1840 to the May Fourth Movement of 1919.
- The period when the Ching Dynasty ended and when the Republic of China began.
- Was a period when imperialism abroad and feudalism reduced China to semi-colonial and semi-feudal status.
- It was the period of the democratic revolution led by the Bourgeoisie; after 1919 it was taken over by the proletariat and its political party.
Opium War (1840)
- Triggered by the British trade in opium, grown in Bengal, which corrected the tea payment imbalance, but led to addiction.
- Lin Tse-hsu banned the trade, destroying 1.15 million kgs. of opium.
- British forces attacked the southeast coast leading to China opening the ports of Guangdong because European weapons were superior.
Taiping Rebellion (1851)
- A peasant uprising led by Hung Hsiu-Chuan attempting to take the Manchu Dynasty.
- Was led by Tseng Kuo-Fan helped suppress the revolutionary will.
Boxer Rebellion (1899)
- An anti-foreign movement aimed at removing westerners and Western influences in China.
- Chinese "Righteous Harmony Fists” attacked Chinese X’tians who were adopting foreign religions.
- Empress Dowager Tzu Hsi gave the directive to “kill foreigners and Chinese Christians" in Peking.
China (1900)
- The Ching Dynasty was starting to feel its downfall with Emporer Dowager Tzu Hsi and prisoner Emperor Kuang Hsu.
- After Tzi Hsi and Kuang Tsu died, Hsuang Tung succeeded as the last Ching Emperor.
CHINA 1895 – END of WWI
- Defeated by Japan in 1895 (Sino- Jap war).
- Some of her strategic ports were seized by western powers thru leaseholds.
- Granted concessions to build railways.
- Westerners were expelled during the forced war, unable to keep her territories from Russia and Japan.
May Fourth Movement
- (1914) - Japan requested that Germany withdraw her territory in Kiaochow, province of Shantung, but Germany wouldn't do it.
- Led to Japan declaring war on Germany to overthrow the leased territory.
- Provoked China to request from Neutral countries that they respect Chinese request to respect neutrality.
Japan
- According to Japanese legend, the islands were made when deities IZANAGI (M) & IZANAMI (F) created and stirred them from a jeweled spear.
- Created the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu, who bequeathed her grandson to NINIGI-no-MIKOTO.
- He then would gain three symbols of power a sword. mirror, and a jewel that would become sacred to Japans Imperial power.
Meiji (Restoration) Period
- (1869-1912) - “Enlightened rule" with advisors willing to create a new Japan.
- Was focused towards directing improving the economy and improving military strength.
- 1872 introduced the Imperial Decree for the Encouragement of Education to remove family illetaracy.
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