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Who were the Boxers?
A Chinese secret society that led the Boxer Rebellion against foreign influence.
Who was King Shaka?
A Zulu king known for his military reforms and expansion of the Zulu Kingdom.
Who was King Cetshwayo?
A Zulu king who led the Zulu in their war against the British in 1879.
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
Anti-foreign, anti-Christian uprising in China (1899-1901).
What was the Sepoy Mutiny?
Major uprising against British rule in India in 1857.
What is meant by Zulu Resistance?
Opposition by the Zulu Kingdom to British colonial expansion in Southern Africa.
Define the Boxer Protocol.
Agreement imposed on China after the Boxer Rebellion, demanding large indemnity and opening China further to foreign influence.
What is a Sepoy?
An Indian soldier serving in the British East India Company army.
Define Colonialism.
The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
What is meant by 'foreign influence' in the context of 19th century China?
The political, economic, and cultural impact of Western powers and Japan on China, often perceived as exploitative.
Define 'indemnity' in a historical context.
A payment demanded by the victor from the vanquished in a war or conflict.
What does sovereignty mean?
Supreme power or authority; the right of a state to govern itself.
What is a 'coalition of foreign powers'?
A temporary alliance of multiple countries, usually formed for a specific purpose, such as suppressing a rebellion.
What happened during the Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901)?
Chinese Boxers rebelled against foreign influence; defeated by a coalition of foreign powers.
What happened during the Sepoy Mutiny (1857)?
Indian sepoys rebelled against British rule due to various grievances; brutally suppressed, leading to direct British rule.
What happened during the Zulu Resistance?
The Zulu Kingdom resisted British expansion but was eventually defeated due to superior British weaponry.
What was the result of the Boxer Protocol?
China was forced to pay a large indemnity and further opened to foreign influence.
What was the main cause of the Sepoy Mutiny?
Resentment of British rule, pay disparities, economic grievances, and religious tensions.
What was the primary goal of the Boxer Rebellion?
To expel foreign influence and presence from China.
What was a major consequence of the Sepoy Mutiny?
The transfer of power in India from the East India Company to the British Crown.
What was the outcome of the Zulu War?
Despite initial Zulu victories, the British ultimately defeated the Zulu Kingdom.
What was the international response to the Boxer Rebellion?
A coalition of foreign powers, including the US, Britain, France, Germany, and Japan, intervened to suppress the rebellion.
What was the long-term impact of the Sepoy Mutiny on British rule in India?
It led to a more direct and centralized form of British control, with increased efforts to understand and address Indian grievances.