Rapid Industrialization
What is rapid industrialization?
The fast growth of factories and businesses in a country.
What is a population boom?
A rapid increase in population.
Which country created the One Child Policy?
China.
What country controls Tibet today?
China.
In what city is Tiananmen Square located?
Beijing, China.
Which two countries rapidly industrialized in Asia?
China and India
What helped populations grow quickly in developing countries?
Better healthcare and food supplies.
Why did China create the One Child Policy?
To slow population growth.
What do many Tibetans want from China?
More independence and freedom.
What were protesters demanding in Tiananmen Square in 1989?
More rights and democracy.
What was one positive effect of rapid industrialization?
It created millions of jobs.
What problem can happen when populations grow too fast?
Overcrowding.
When did the One Child Policy begin?
1979.
Who is the spiritual leader of Tibet?
The Dalai Lama.
How did the Chinese government respond to the protests?
The military forcefully ended them.
What was one negative effect of industrialization?
Pollution and overcrowded cities.
How can population booms affect cities?
Cities may struggle with housing, traffic, and pollution.
What was one negative effect of the One Child Policy?
An aging population and fewer workers.
What are human rights?
Basic freedoms and protections all people should have.
What was the purpose of India’s caste system reforms?
To reduce discrimination between social classes.
How did industrialization change countries like China and India?
It made them stronger economically and increased global trade.
Why were population booms challenging for governments?
Governments had trouble providing enough jobs, schools, and resources.
Why did China eventually end the One Child Policy?
The country became concerned about future population decline.
Why have some countries criticized China over Tibet?
Because of restrictions on religion, speech, and freedoms.
What challenge did both China and India face during modernization?
Balancing economic growth with equality and human rights.