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Asian History 2 Midterm
Asian History 2 Midterm review
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Undergraduate 1
03/02/2011

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Kangxi Emperor
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Second Qing emperor to rule over China. He blocked Tzarist Russia and expanded the empire northwest. He also formed the Kangxi Dictionary.
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Qinalong Emperor
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6th emperor of Qing dynasty, 4th ruler of China. Destroyed all anti-Manchu books. Relationships with Jesuit missionaries. Light taxes and widespread education. Gov. corruption harmed the dynasty.
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Sankin Kotai
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Policy of the shogunate (high military) in Japanese history. Edo Period. Created to control the daimyo.
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Floating World
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modernized urban lifestyle in Japan. During the Edo Period, Culture developed: red light district: brothels, teahouses, theaters, etc.
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The Cohong System
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Chinese imported monopoly, Cohong was a guild of merchants. Qing period. Trade was used via Cohong with the west
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Lin Zexu
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Chinese scholar official. Qing dynasty. Led fight against the opium trade and considered one of the primary leaders of the first opium war, became a role model for morals by chinese people.
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Treaty of Nanjing
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Treaty signed to end first opium wars. Qing. Marked the end of the first Opium War.
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Taiping Rebellion
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Widespread civil war in Southern China. During Qing dynasty. Rebels attempted social reforms and replacement of all religions with Christianity. Defeated rebellion with French and British forces.
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Self Strengthening Movement
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Period of institutional reforms. Qing Dynasty. China learned from the West about ships guns and military.
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Revere the Emperor and Expel the Barbarians
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Japanese political philosophy and social movement. Bakumatsu period. Began a political slogan.
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Fukuzawa Yukichi
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Japanese author, writer, teacher, translator, entrepreneur, politician. Meiji Era. Regarded as a founder of modern Japan
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Meiji Restoration
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Chain of events that restored imperial rule to Japan. Edo/Meiji era. Led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure.
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Taewongun
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Father of a korean king. He modernized and increased Korean armies. Helped organize an anti- Japanese outbreak. Kidnapped in China and reforms were eliminated.
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Unyo Incident
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Armed encounter between Joseon and Japan. Joseon Dynasty. Japanese navy blockaded and requested apology from Joseon gov. Lead to the opening of the Korean peninsula to Japanese trade.
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Treaty of Kanghwa
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Between Japan and Korea which granted Japan same rights as Korea.
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Liang Qichao
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Chinese scholar who inspired Chinese scholars with writings and reform movements. Qing . Involved in protests in Beijing pushing for increased participation in gov. by the Chinese people.
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Hundred Days Reform
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failed cultural political and educational reform movement in China. Qing. Contributed to Chinese revolution.
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Boxer Rebellion
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Pronationalist movement in China between opposing Westerners and Christianity. Qing. Resulted in violent revolts against West.
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Sun Yatsen
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Chinese doctor and politician. Qing. Founding father of republican China.
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Yuan Shikai
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Chinese politician. Qing. first president of the Republic of China
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Righteous Armies
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aka irregular armies or militias. brought together to fight for Korean freedom.
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March First Movement
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Korean resistence during Japanese military occupation of the Korean Empire. Resulted in major change in Japanese imperial policy towards Korea. Woman expressed views.
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Chen Duxiu
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Leading figure for Science and Democracy. Foundation of Communist party
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Lu Xun
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Chinese writer during 20th century. Founder of Chinese modern literature, involved in the communist party.
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May Fourth Movement
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Protest against Chinese gov weak response to Treaty of Versailles. Students and citizens brokeout in protest
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Peace Preservation Law
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Intended to suppress the Freedom and People's Rights Movement. Meiji period. Imposed stringent restrictions on the press, public speeches, political meetings, etc.
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Yoshino Sakuzo
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Japanese author/political thinker. Taisho period. Brought upon the idea of Politics for the People.
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"Good Wife, Wise Mother"
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represented ideal womanhood in East Asia. Women were expected to master domestic skills and moral skills to raise strong, intelligent sons and daughters.
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