Fun Facts
China holds the largest man made structure in the world. What is it?
The Great Wall
Who was Hong Xiuchuan?
Leader of the Taiping Rebellion
What did Chinese ports demand the British do to be able to trade their goods?
Pay a high tax
What were all men required to do in nationalistic Japan?
Serve in the military.
Which European country held the biggest grip on Middle Eastern countries?
Britain
Which country in Asia is the most populated in the world?
China
How many years did the Taiping Rebellion last?
14 years
What was Britain's response to their trade issues with China?
Smuggle Opium into the country and sell it for profit
What did Japan do to their old form of government?
They got rid of it for a more modern, westernized government.
How were Muslims treated under imperialist rule?
They were mocked, imprisoned, and dealt with consistent racism from Westerners.
Which one of the "7 Wonders of the World" is located in India?
The Taj Mahal
Who did Hong Xiuchuan believe himself to be?
The Son of God
For what reasons did the Opium Wars begin other than Britain's illegal schemes?
The assault of a Chinese man by two British sailors, as well as a lack of punishment for them.
How would Christianity be described by the Japanese at this time?
As a dangerous threat to society.
What did Al-Afghani think is the best defense against the West?
Islam
Japan is made up of a large number of islands. How many islands make up Japan?
6,852 islands.
What kind of a group (besides rebels) could the God Worshiping Society be categorized as?
Cultists
How many Opium Wars were there and what are they titled?
Two, referred to as the First and Second Opium Wars.
What happened to the Samurai?
When the warrior class was no longer needed, Japan got abolished the Samurai as a necessity.
What type of political reform did China come up with?
Strong state (neo-authoritarianism)
What does the word "Sushi" mean in Japanese?
It means "It is sour".
What was the ultimate goal of the God Worshiping Society?
Overthrow the Xing Dynasty
What were the outcomes of the Treaty of Nanjing?
One sided treaty where Britain gained access to 5 ports in China, Hong Kong as given to the British, the Chinese owed Britain about 21 million dollars, and the cohong system of trade was removed.
What kind of impact did the West leaving on Asia?
Western countries impacted education, military, architecture, and government more than anything. They also impacted culture, dress wear, and the ideals of the people of Asia.