Modern Asia Flashcards
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Qing Dynasty
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The last dynasty in China. (1644-1912)
2
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Opium War
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Conflict over opium stock between China and Western Countries (1839-1842)
3
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Taping Rebellion
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Civil War in China led by Hong Xiuquan. Backed by a mistranslation of the 10 commandments. This led to Christian Syncrinism in China.
4
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Boxer Rebellion
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Anti-foreign, anti-Christian uprising in China
5
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Commodore Matthew Perry
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Reestablished national trade with Japan and the Western World.
6
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Charter Oath of Five Articles
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An outline of the key principles for modernizing Japan (1868)
7
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Mutsuhito
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The Emperor of Japan during the Meiji-restoration. The Emperor’s role returned to a position of power during the modernization of Japan.
