geography final

Where was the Mogul Empire geographically located?

was located in the Indian subcontinent.

Who founded the Mogul Empire?

babur

What led to the decline of the Mogul Empire?

The East India Trading Company

What is the significance of Aurangzeb's rule?

his strict enforcement of Islamic law and persecution of non-Muslims.

Who was Nanak?

the founder of Sikhism.

Who was Genghis Khan?

the founder of the Mongol Empire.

What were some domestic accomplishments of the Ming Dynasty?

advancements in culture, trade, and the construction of the Great Wall.

What dynasty followed the Ming Dynasty?

The Qing Dynasty

What was the Treaty of Nerchinsk?

an agreement between Russia and China that defined their borders.

What caused the decline of the Qing Empire?

The Opium Wars

What was the Treaty of Nanjing?

ended the First Opium War and ceded Hong Kong to Britain.

What is the Open-Door Policy?

a U.S. policy that aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China.

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

an uprising against foreign influence in China.

What was the Rape of Nanking?

the mass murder and rape committed by Japanese troops in Nanjing during WWII.

Who was Sun Yat-sen?

a Chinese revolutionary and the first provisional president of the Republic of China.

Who was Mao Zedong?

the founding father of the People's Republic of China and a key figure in Chinese communism.

What is the significance of the One Child Policy?

a population control measure implemented in China to limit family size.

What was the Shogun System in Japan?

a feudal system where the shogun held power over the emperor.

What was the Meiji Restoration?

a period of rapid modernization and industrialization in Japan.

What were the three areas the Meiji government focused on spending money?

military, education, and infrastructure.

What was the Russo-Japanese War?

a conflict between Russia and Japan over imperial ambitions in East Asia.

What was Japan's status after World War I?

treated as a major power and gained territories after WWI.

What led Japan to attack Pearl Harbor?

economic sanctions and the desire to expand its territory.

What was the date of the atomic bomb drop on Japan?

August 6, 1945.

What is Shinto?

the indigenous spirituality of Japan, focusing on ritual practices to connect with kami (spirits).

What is the current government structure of Japan?

constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government.

What was the Hermit Kingdom?

Korea's isolationist policies, particularly during the Joseon Dynasty.

Who opened Korea from isolationism?

Commodore Matthew Perry's arrival in 1853

What were the three stages of Korea under Japanese rule?

annexation, cultural assimilation, and military control.

What is the significance of the 38th Parallel?

the line that divided North and South Korea after WWII.

Who governs North and South Korea?

a communist regime, and a democratic republic.

What was the Korean War?

a conflict between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953.

What was the DMZ?

a buffer zone between North and South Korea.

What is life like in North Korea?

strict government control and limited freedoms.

What is life like in South Korea?

marked by a democratic government, economic development, and cultural vibrancy.

What is the Kim dynasty?

the ruling family in North Korea, starting with Kim Il-sung.

Who was John Locke?

an Enlightenment thinker whose ideas influenced democratic thought and the French Revolution.

What was the French social hierarchy during the Revolution?

clergy, nobility, and commoners.

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

a pledge by members of the Third Estate to not disband until a new constitution was established.

What was the Storming of the Bastille?

a pivotal event in the French Revolution symbolizing the uprising against tyranny.

What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

outlined individual rights and the principles of liberty and equality.

What was the Legislative Assembly?

the governing body of France from 1791 to 1792 during the Revolution.

What was the National Convention?

a revolutionary assembly that governed France from 1792 to 1795.

What was The Directory?

the government of France from 1795 to 1799, characterized by corruption and instability.

What were the Jacobins and Girondins?

people apart of the national convention

Who was Maximilien Robespierre?

a leading figure during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution.

What was the Reign of Terror?

a period of extreme violence during the French Revolution, marked by mass executions.

What is a coup d'état?

a sudden overthrow of a government, often by a small group.

What were three domestic improvements in France from Napoleon?

educational reforms, established the Napoleonic Code, and improved infrastructure.

What were the Napoleonic Codes?

a set of civil laws established by Napoleon that influenced legal systems worldwide.

What was Napoleon's plan regarding Russia?

invade Russia to enforce the Continental System but faced significant challenges.

What was the Allied Empire?

countries allied against Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars.

What were dependent states?

territories controlled by Napoleon's empire but governed by local rulers.

Which countries were against Napoleon?

Britain, Russia, Prussia, and Austria.

What was Napoleon's exile?

to Elba, returned to power briefly, and was then exiled to Saint Helena.

What are three justifications for imperialism?

economic gain, national prestige, and the belief in cultural superiority.

What is the difference between old and new imperialism?

one is focused on exploration and trade, while the other is involved direct control and colonization.

What is a protectorate?

a state that is controlled and protected by another, more powerful state.

Which countries were active in colonizing Asia?

Britain, France, the Netherlands, and Russia.

Which countries were imperialized in North Africa?

Egypt, Algeria, and Libya.

Which countries were imperialized in West Africa?

Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal.

Which countries were imperialized in East Africa?

Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Which countries colonized Central Africa?

Belgium and France.

Which countries colonized South Africa?

Britain and the Netherlands.

Why was the Suez Canal built?

to create a shortcut for trade between Europe and Asia.

Who was the first to colonize Africa?

Portugal

What issues did Italy face with imperialism?

military defeats and economic challenges in its attempts at imperialism.

What was the Berlin Conference?

a meeting where European powers divided Africa among themselves.

What year was Africa fully taken over by European powers?

1914.

What are some benefits of imperialism?

infrastructure development, education, and economic growth in colonized regions.

What are some negatives of imperialism?

exploitation, cultural erasure, and conflict.