Reformations and Diplomatic Relations

Question 1

What did Mindon Min believe

Answer 1

Mindon Min believed that modernizing Myanmar would protect it from British imperialism.

Question 2

When did they make Peacock Coins

Answer 2

Peacock coins were minted in Mandalay in 1865 to pay salaries and standardize currency.

Question 3

When did the Thathameda Tax System get introduced

Answer 3

The Thathameda tax system was introduced in 1857 to modernize tax collection.

Question 4

Who made the Telegraph System

Answer 4

Mindon Min developed a telegraph system using Myanmar characters to improve communication.

Question 5

How many ships did he get for trading

Answer 5

Mindon Min got five large ships and numerous smaller ones to boost domestic trade.

Question 6

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How many Factories in Mandalay are there

Answer 6

Over 50 factories were built between 1858-1874, including iron, sugar, and weaving factories.

Question 7

How many Artillery Factories were there

Answer 7

Four artillery factories were established during Mindon Min’s reign.

Question 8

how many steamships did the Shipyard on Ayeyarwady River make

Answer 8

the shipyard was built on the Ayeyarwady River in 1870, producing 18 steamships.

Question 9

Suez Canal Impact

Answer 9

The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 greatly improved trade with Europe.

Question 10

Royal Monopoly on Trade

Answer 10

Upper Myanmar’s foreign trade was a royal monopoly, with goods traded through royal agents.

Question 11

English Education

Answer 11

Dr. Marks was given land to teach English, and he educated the princes.

Question 12

Who were sent to France, England and India

Answer 12

Myanmar scholars were sent to England, France, and India to study military and industrial capabilities.

Question 13

Yadanarbone Naypyitaw Newspaper

Answer 13

The newspaper “Yadanarbone Naypyitaw” was first published on March 20, 1875.

Question 14

Standing Army

Answer 14

A standing army was formed under Thibaw Min, with international instructors training the troops.

Question 15

Mission to India (1854)

Answer 15

A mission was sent to India in 1854 to negotiate the return of Lower Myanmar from the British.

Question 16

French-Myanmar Relations

Answer 16

A French mission arrived in Amarapura in 1856, establishing closer ties between France and Myanmar.

Question 17

Mission to the USA (1857)

Answer 17

Myanmar sent a delegation to the U.S. in 1857 to expand trade relations.

Question 18

European Mission (1871)

Answer 18

Kin WinMinGyi led a mission to Europe in 1871 to strengthen diplomatic ties and learn about European countries.

Question 19

Treaty with Italy (1871)

Answer 19

A Treaty of Commerce and Friendship was signed with Italy in 1871.

Question 20

Attempted Treaty with Russia (1874)

Answer 20

An attempt to sign a treaty with Russia in 1874 was unsuccessful.

Question 21

French Weapons Negotiation

Answer 21

Mindon Min tried to negotiate with the French for weapons to retake Bago Province.

Question 22

German-Myanmar Alliance Treaty (1883)

Answer 22

Thibaw Min signed a German-Myanmar alliance treaty in Rome in 1883.

Question 23

French-Myanmar Commercial Treaty (1885)

Answer 23

The French-Myanmar Commercial Treaty was signed on January 15, 1885.

Question 24

British Response to French Intervention

Answer 24

The Third Anglo-Myanmar War began to stop French intervention in Upper Myanmar.

Question 25

Bombay-Burma Timber Dispute

Answer 25

In 1885, the Bombay-Burma trading company was fined for timber smuggling, leading to British anger

Question 26

British Ultimatum (1885)

Answer 26

On October 30, 1885, the British issued an ultimatum to Myanmar’s Hluttaw.

Question 27

Fall of Mandalay (1885)

Answer 27

British forces overran Mandalay on November 28, 1885, ending the reign of Thibaw Min.

Question 28

Exile of Thibaw Min

Answer 28

Thibaw Min and Queen SuphyaLat were exiled to Ratnagiri, India, after British conquest.

Question 29

British Annexation of Myanmar

Answer 29

On January 1, 1886, Myanmar was formally annexed into the British Empire.

Question 30

Who annouced the annexation

Answer 30

The Governor-General of India, Lord Dufferin