Chapter 28 Flashcards
Spheres of influence
Controlled by Britain, France, Germany, Ruissa, and Japan
Dynasty
Series of rulers from the same family.
Boxer Rebellion
Rebellion against Europeans and Chinese Christians in China
Mao Zedong
1949, communist defeated the nationalist
Confucianism
Orderly society, order, education and hierarchy
Taoism
Name from the book called Tao-te Ching based on the teaching of Lao-tzu, lived in the sixth century
Buddhism
Came to China from India and because important religion
Economic triger
Nation with rapid economic growth due to cheap labor, high technology, and aggressive exports
Pacific rim
The countries surrounding the Pacific Ocean
Three kingdoms
Formed a peninsula, that were Koguryo, Parkche, Silla.
Seoul
Largest city in South Korea
Pyongyang
Largest city in North Korea
Samurai
Professional soldiers, served the interest of the landowners and clan Chiefs.
Shogun
General of the emperors wrong with the powers of a military dictator.