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Monsoon Asia: where
Southeast Asia, excluding Mongolia and Tibet
what: Monsoon asia
one of the most regular and extensive weather systems in the world
who: monsoon asia
it affected all of the inhabitants of those living in Monsoon Asia
historical significance: Monsoon Asia
it provided enough rainfall for many different kids of agriculture, which led to rice agriculture (determined where people could live)
what: confucianism
one of the 2 most influential religions in Chinese history
historical significance: Confucianism
the ideology and beliefs of confucianism continues to shape the culture and lives of those in East Asia
when: Sankin Kotai/ Alternate Attendence/ Hostage System
mid 1600s
where: Sankin Kotai/ Alternate Attendence/ Hostage System
Japan
who: Sankin Kotai/ Alternate Attendence/ Hostage System
created by Tokugawa Ieyasu; affected Daimyo’s and their family
what: Sankin Kotai/ Alternate Attendence/ Hostage System
system that made the Daimyo’s wife/heir live in Edo, while the Daimyo alternated living in Edo and Home every other year
historical significance: Sankin Kotai/ Alternate Attendence/ Hostage System
this prevented Daimyo rebellions because their families were being held “hostage” in Edo. Also, their travels back and forth from home to Edo created a national economy and the merchant class.
when: the “floating world”/ Yoshiwara
early 1600s
where: the “floating world”/ Yoshiwara
Edo, Japan
who: the “floating world”/ Yoshiwara
created by the Tokugawa Shogunate
what: the “floating world”/ Yoshiwara
area in Edo that represented pop culture and the SHogun’s compromise that pop culture could not be stamped out
when: Dejima Island
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who: the “floating world”/ Yoshiwara
created by Tokugawa Iemitsu
what: the “floating world”/ Yoshiwara
artificial island in Nagasaki created for trade
historical significance: the “floating world”/ Yoshiwara
this island was Japan’s only contact with the outside world at the time, therefore playing a large role in the modernization of Japan.
when: canton system
mid 1700s
where: Canton System
city of Guangzhou (Canton) in China
who: Canton System
created by Qing emperor
what:Canton System
system of trade between the Chinese and Foreign nations in the city of canton
historical significance: Canton System
this system allowed the Qing to control trade tightly
when: opium wars
mid 1800s
where: opium wars
China
what: opium wars
result of the British and other foreigners importing Opium into china when they could not find anything else China wanted. there were up to 4 million chinese opium addicts
historical significance: opium wars
this war casts a shadow over 19th century China, which becomes known as the “Century of Humiliation”. this war also leads to the Unequal Treaty when china loses to Britain
when: treaty of Nanjing
mid 1800s
where: treaty of Nanjing
Nanjing, China
who: treaty of Nanjing
between China and Britain
what: treaty of Nanjing
treaty that ended the Opium War and the first of the unequal treaties between Asian countries and foreign powers
-forced China to open up to the West
when: Chinese Exclusion Act
late 1800s
where: Chinese Exclusion Act
USA, especially California
who: Chinese Exclusion Act
signed by President Arthur against Chinese immigrants
what: Chinese Exclusion Act
law that prohibited Chinese immigration and made it impossible for Chinese to gain US citizenship
historical significance: Chinese Exclusion Act
this was the first law in America to ban immigration based on race/nationality
when: extraterritoriality
19th century
Where: extraterritoriality
china and then Japan
who: extraterritoriality
between US and China/Japan
historical significance: extraterritoriality
marker of imperialism that signaled one country’s inferiority to the other
most favored nation status
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when: taiping rebellion
mid 1800s
where: taiping rebellion
china
who: taiping rebellion
led by hong Xuiquan and his followers (minorities: unemployed, secret society members, Christians, etc.)
what: taiping rebellion
revolt against the Qing dynasty with the goal of restructuring society
historical significance: taiping rebellion
bloodies civil war in human history and one of the most important events in China during the 19th century
when: Shintosim
“far back into remote antiquity”
where: Shintosim
Japan
who: Shintosim
Japanese Shinto believers
what: Shintosim
Japan’s original religion: belief in the power of Kami (spirits of divinities)
historical significance: Shintosim
up until the end WW2, all emperors were considered a god by Shinto believers
when: “Right Relationships”
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where: “Right Relationships”
Japan
who: “Right Relationships”
affected the relationships between all people
what: “Right Relationships”
5 fundamental relationships in Confucian philosophy: 1. Ruler/subject 2. father/son 3. older/younger brother 4. husband/wife 5. friend/friend
historical significance: “Right Relationships”
represents the Confucian golden age in Japan ?”?????
when: foot bindings
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where: foot bindings
China
who: foot bindings
chinese women
what: foot bindings
invented to make women’s feet as small as possible by restricting their normal growth
historical significance: foot bindings
shows the painful standards women have been forced to adhere to for centuries
when: Gunboat diplomacy
mid 1800s
where: Gunboat diplomacy
china and Japan
who: Gunboat diplomacy
western powers between china/Japan
what: Gunboat diplomacy
foreign policy enforced by military power/intimidation
historical significance: Gunboat diplomacy
The West used gunboat diplomacy in both China and Japan to force them to open up to the West
when: Harris treaty
mid 1800s
where: Harris treaty
Japan
who: Harris treaty
treaty between US (Townsend Harris) and Japan
what: Harris treaty
treaty that secured commercial/diplomatic benefits for the US in Japan
historical significance: Harris treaty
Japan signed this treaty because they were afraid of ending up like China. opening Japan’s ports allowed Japan to modernize quickly and become the leaders of Asia
when: Meiji Restoration
mid-late 1800s
where: Meiji Restoration
Japan
who: Meiji Restoration
Meiji emperor and Japanese citizens
what: Meiji Restoration
ended Japan’s feudal government system
historical significance:
ended the Shogunate and restored power to the Emperor
when: Iwakura Mission
1871-1873
where: Iwakura Mission
US and Europe
who: Iwakura Mission
led by Iwakura Tomomi accompanied by high Japanese officials
what: Iwakura Mission
this tour allowed the Japanese to study western governments, societies, and cultures to see what might benefit the new Japanese state
historical significance:
helped Japan come up with its own constitution, and shows Japan’s determination to turn Japan into a nationalistic nation
when: Meiji Constitution
late 1800s; February 11
where: Meiji Constitution
Japan
who: Meiji Constitution
led by Ito Hirubumi and others
what: Meiji Constitution
Japanese constitution created by those who studied the constitutional governments of the US and Europe
historical significance: Meiji Constitution
- Emperor now has absolute power
- creates an imperial ideology
When: Imperial Rescript on Education
late 1800s
who: Imperial Rescript on Education
handed down by the emperor
what: Imperial Rescript on Education
had the goal of creating a generation that was loyal and nationalistic, with the goal of serving the emperor
historical significance: Imperial Rescript on Education
Meiji government said that the goal of education was to serve the state
