South Africa and China

What significant event happened in South Africa in 1652?

People from the Netherlands began to settle in South Africa.

What was established in 1690 that became an important trade location?

Cape Town became a popular trade post.

In 1833, what major change did the British implement in South Africa?

The British outlawed slavery.

What was the key outcome of the 1910 formation of the Union of South Africa?

The government recognized only the rights of white people and denied rights to black people, marking the beginning of Apartheid.

What year was Nelson Mandela arrested on charges of treason?

1964.

What happened in South Africa in 1990?

Apartheid ended and F.W. De Klerk was elected president; Nelson Mandela was released from prison.

What major political change took place in South Africa in 1994?

Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa.

Which dynasty in China lasted from 1766 to 1027 B.C.E. known for bronze sculptures?

The Shang Dynasty.

What are the three philosophies created during the Chou Dynasty?

Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism.

What was a significant contribution of the Han Dynasty?

The invention of paper.

Which dynasty was known for a 300-year period of peace and achievements?

The Song Dynasty.

What was the turning point year for the Qing Dynasty?

1911.

What did the Treaty of Nanking result in?

It ended the Opium War and began a series of unequal treaties.

Who initiated the Revolution of 1911 in China?

Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

What was Mao Zedong's method for revolution?

To turn the peasants against their landowners.

What was the Great Leap Forward aimed at achieving?

Rapidly modernizing China in 15 years.

What was one of the notable outcomes of the Cultural Revolution?

Approximately 2 million intellectuals died.

What important economic reform did Deng Xiaoping implement?

He used capitalist ideas to revitalize China's economy.

What event in 1989 highlighted the demand for democracy in China?

The Tiananmen Square protests.

What major international organization did China join in 2001?

The World Trade Organization.