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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Imperialism | When a powerful country takes control of weaker countries for land, resources, and power. |
| British East India Company | A British trading company that slowly took control of India and ruled it for Britain. |
| Sepoy Mutiny (Indian Rebellion of 1857) | A rebellion by Indian soldiers against British rule; it failed, and Britain took direct control of India. |
| Raj | The period when Britain ruled India directly (1858–1947). |
| Opium Wars | Wars between Britain and China because Britain sold opium in China and China tried to stop it. |
| Treaty of Nanjing | An unfair treaty that forced China to open ports and give Hong Kong to Britain. |
| Spheres of Influence | Areas in China controlled by foreign countries for trade and power. |
| Boxer Rebellion | A Chinese uprising against foreigners and missionaries that failed. |
| How did imperialism change India? | Britain controlled the economy and government Indians lost political power Railroads and schools were built but mainly helped Britain |
| How did imperialism affect China? | China lost land and power Foreign countries controlled trade China was forced to sign unfair treaties |
| How were India and China similar during imperialism? | Both were economically exploited Both lost power to Europeans Both resisted foreign control |
| How was imperialism in India different from China? | India was fully controlled by Britain China stayed independent but was controlled by many foreign powers |
| Missionaries | People who spread Christianity and Western culture in China and India. |