Key Terms - French Indochina

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Nationalism

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An ideology that elevates one nation or nationality above all others and that places primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests.

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Communism

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A theory or system of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs.

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Colonialism

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The practice where a powerful country takes control of a weaker territory, often by settling its own people there and ruling over the local population. It involves direct political, economic, and cultural domination, usually to exploit resources and expand the coloniser's power.

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Imperialism

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A policy or desire to expand a nation's power and influence, which can happen through military force, political pressure, or economic control—not always involving settlement.

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Han Dynasty

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Ruled China from 206 BCE to 220 CE. It was one of the most influential and enduring dynasties in Chinese history and is considered a golden age of Chinese civilization.

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Sinicization

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The process by which non-Chinese societies come under the influence of Chinese culture, particularly language, customs, political systems, and Confucian values.

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Buddhism

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A religion that originally comes from South Asia, and teaches that personal spiritual improvement will lead to escape from human suffering.

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Pacifying

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To bring peace to a place or end war in a place, often using military force.

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Intelligentsia

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Intellectuals or highly educated people as a group.

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Confucianism

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An ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality based on the ideas of the Chinese philosopher Confucius.