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What is imperialism? Imperialism is the expansion of territory by powerful nations, often achieved through invasion and colonisation.
When did Imperialism begin? The 17th century saw the beginning of the Age of Imperialism.
What happened during the Age of imperialism? European powers extended their control over many other parts of the world.
What is colonisation? Colonisation is a direct form of imperialism - ownership of an area is taken away from indigenous people and claimed by others.
Why was the strategy 'divide and conquer' adopted? To avoid large-scale opposition to their rule, the British adopted a strategy known as 'divide and conquer.'
What did the strategy 'divide ad conquer' rely on? It relied on exploiting existing rivalries between different native groups and allowed the British to deal with each group separately.
What was known as the 'jewel in the crown?' India was known as the 'jewel in the crown.'
What was the British East India Company's main items of trade? It's main items of trade were tea, cotton, silk, indigo colour dye, opium, porcelain and potassium nitrate.
What did the development of steam-powered battleships provide Europeans with? The development of steam-powered battleships provided Europeans with faster transport, tighter manoeuvrability and more accurate fire at sea.
In the 18th and 19th century, what did the Christian Church do? They supported the growth of European empires since it provided new opportunities to convert 'heathens' to the Christian faith.
What did Spain and Portugal try to do in 1949? Spain and Portugal attempted to divide the non-Christian world between themselves in 1949.
What happened in 1870? The imperial rivalry led to the 'scramble for Africa,' in which the entire African continent was divided between the European powers.
What did the emperor of China do to stop the spread of foreign influence in China? The emperor restricted all foreign ships to just one port in the south, Canton.
What happened at the beginning in 1614? Beginning in 1614, Japan closed its doors to all foreigners for over 250 years.
What happened as foreign interference in China grew during the 19th century? The Japanese shogun, or military ruler, grew even more determined to keep Westerners out of Japan.
What was the major reason for the strength in India? A major reason for its strength was its army of over 200 000 sepoys.
What happened in 1857? A group of sepoys mutinied against their British commanders, setting fire to their barracks and ransacking nearby towns.
What happened in 1998? Chinese peasant anger against foreign influence boiled over into open rebellion against the ruling dynasty.
As their numbers grew, what did Boxers do? Boxers went from village to villages, killing Christians and destroying churches.
What did Mutsuhito do during his 44-year reign? Mutsuhito looked to the west for new ideas and technologies that would help modernise Japan.
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