QAM 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the Tokugawa shogunate?
A military government that ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868, enforcing isolation and strict social order.
It established a long period of peace and stability known as the Edo period.
What was the Mughal Empire?
A powerful Muslim empire that ruled most of India from the 16th to the 19th century, known for cultural achievements like the Taj Mahal.
The empire is noted for its contributions to art, architecture, and culture.
What was the role of the British East India Company?
A trading company that controlled large parts of India from the 1600s until British rule took over in 1858.
It played a significant role in the economic exploitation of India.
What is the English Agricultural Revolution?
A period of farming advancements in 18th-century Britain that increased food production and supported population growth.
Innovations included crop rotation and selective breeding.
Define imperialism.
The policy of powerful nations taking control of weaker regions for resources, land, and influence.
This often involved military force and economic domination.
Who was Mary Wollstonecraft?
An early advocate for women’s rights who wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792.
She is often regarded as one of the founding feminist philosophers.
What is women’s suffrage?
The movement for women’s right to vote, achieved in many countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This movement was crucial for women’s rights and gender equality.
What was the French Revolution?
A 1789 revolution in France that overthrew the monarchy and aimed to establish democracy and equality.
It led to significant political and social changes in France and beyond.
What was the Reign of Terror?
A violent period (1793-1794) during the French Revolution when thousands were executed, including King Louis XVI.
This period was marked by extreme political repression and paranoia.
Who comprised the Third Estate in France?
The common people of France before the revolution, who fought for more rights against the privileged First and Second Estates.
This group included peasants, workers, and the bourgeoisie.
What was the National Assembly?
A revolutionary French government formed by the Third Estate in 1789 to create a fairer political system.
It played a key role in the early stages of the French Revolution.
Who was Toussaint L’Ouverture?
A former enslaved man who led the Haitian Revolution and helped Haiti gain independence from France.
He is celebrated as a national hero in Haiti.
What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting in 1884-1885 where European powers divided Africa into colonies without African input.
This event formalized the scramble for Africa and disregarded local cultures.
What does Chinese imperialism refer to?
The period when foreign powers, like Britain and Japan, forced China into unfair trade agreements and took control of territories.
This led to significant economic and social upheaval in China.
What was the Qing Dynasty?
The last imperial dynasty of China (1644–1912), which fell due to internal struggles and foreign pressure.
Its fall marked the end of over two thousand years of imperial rule in China.
What was the Meiji Restoration?
Japan’s rapid modernization and industrialization starting in 1868, ending its feudal system.
This period transformed Japan into a major world power.
What was the Russo-Japanese War?
A 1904-1905 war where Japan defeated Russia, proving its strength as an emerging world power.
It was the first major military victory of an Asian power over a European power in modern history.
What was the Irish Potato Famine?
A devastating 1845-1852 famine in Ireland caused by potato crop failure, leading to mass starvation and emigration.
This event had profound effects on Irish society and demographics.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The 1919 treaty that ended World War I, punishing Germany with harsh penalties and contributing to World War II tensions.
Its terms are often cited as a cause of the rise of Nazi Germany.
