The Opium Trade Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
Q
Inferior
A
Of lower status
2
Q
Missionary
A
Someone who spreads religion
3
Q
Hong
A
Organization/ port for Chinese to trade with foreigners
4
Q
“One way” trade
A
One side benefits much more
5
Q
“Closed door” policy
A
Restrictions on trade, opposite of “open door”/free trade
6
Q
Kowtow
A
Chinese bow to show respect
7
Q
Commodity
A
Something bought or sold in large amounts
8
Q
Revenue
A
Income
9
Q
Commercial
A
Trade
10
Q
Monetary
A
Of money
11
Q
Fluctuation
A
Sudden change
12
Q
Opium
A
Made of poppies
13
Q
The Middle Kingdom
A
China
14
Q
Tribute
A
a weaker country paying for protection from a stronger one
15
Q
Dynasties
A
A series of rulers form one family
16
Q
The Mandate of Heaven
A
The divine right of kings
17
Q
Qing
A
The last dynasty of China(Manchuria)
18
Q
Lord Amherst
A
Offended when expected to do a kowtow
