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MWS 203A - Study 4
Finals Study Guide for Modern World Studies. All About Asia.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was Imperialism driven by? | The need of industrialized countries to acquire natural resources and markets for their manufactured goods. |
| What caused Japan an isolated society to a major industrial power in the 20th century? | Japan was under the Meiji rule, and Western Imperialism helped them rise. |
| What gave Japan a sense of Nationalism? | Their strong military power. |
| What did Japan's taking of Korea exemplify? | This exemplified Japan's Imperialism. |
| What is the difference between Japan and China's reactions to the Western behaviors? | Japan modernized and adopted Western ways, while China believed in building on its historic strengths. |
| What was Great Britain's influence in China called, when the government of China was weak, and Great Britain controlled directly controlled all aspects of the African colonies’ economies and governments? | This influence was called the "Sphere of Influence". |
| Who was the man that worked to help bring about a revolution that toppled the Qing dynasty and resulted in the Republic of China? | Sun Yat-sen. |
| In 1900, what country controlled the most territory? | Great Britain controlled more territory than any other imperial nation. France and Germany had colonies in Africa. The United States, Japan and Russia had fewer territories. |