Imperialism in India and China

Cash Crops

• Crops grown and sold for profit.

• Crops used for personal consumption.

• Crops that require no irrigation.

• Crops that are grown only in winter.

The Raj

• A term for British rule in India from 1858-1947.

• A famous Indian festival celebrated in August.

• A type of Indian cuisine popular in the UK.

• A historical figure in Indian independence movement.

Divide and Rule

• A strategy used by British colonialists to maintain control over India by fostering divisions among different religions and ethnicities.

• A policy promoting unity among Indian religions to resist British rule.

• A method of governance that encourages collaboration between Hindus and Muslims in India.

• A British economic strategy aimed at increasing trade with India.

Queen Victoria

• Queen of Great Britain from 1837 until 1901

• Queen of France during the French Revolution

• Empress of India from 1858 until 1901

• Queen of Spain in the 19th century

Boxer Rebellion

• A 1900 uprising led by the 'boxers' to overthrow foreign rule, attacking any foreigners, especially Christians or anyone who dressed like foreigners.

• A peaceful protest against foreign influence in China in 1900.

• A military alliance formed by China and Japan in 1900.

• A cultural movement in China aimed at promoting traditional values in 1900.

Unfavorable balance of trade

• When you export (sell) more than you import (buy).

• When you import (buy) more than you export (sell).

• When your exports equal your imports.

• When you have a surplus in your trade balance.

Opium War

• The British traded opium from India to China for tea, disrupting the Chinese economy.

• The Chinese successfully stopped the importation of opium and maintained their economy.

• The British imported tea from China without any trade issues.

• The Chinese began trading opium to the British in exchange for silver.

Missionary

• A person sent to promote a religion in a foreign place.

• A person who studies ancient languages.

• A person who travels for leisure and exploration.

• A person who leads a political campaign.

Mughal dynasty

• An Indian empire (1526-1857) whose rulers were Muslim and claimed to be descended from Genghis Khan.

• A European dynasty known for its naval power during the 16th century.

• A Chinese dynasty that ruled during the Ming and Qing periods.

• An African empire famous for its gold trade and wealth.

Direct control or direct rule

• A system of government in which a colony is controlled by a central government.

• A form of governance where local rulers maintain authority under the guidance of a central power.

• A political system where citizens have direct participation in decision-making.

• A method of administration that allows for complete autonomy of the colony.