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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 were the causes and effects of the Boxer Rebellion?
Causes: Anger over foreign presence and control. Effects: Defeat by foreign powers, Boxer Protocol, further foreign influence.
What were the causes and effects of the Sepoy Mutiny?
Causes: Resentment of British rule, pay disparities, religious tensions. Effects: Brutal suppression, transfer of power to British Crown.
What were the causes and effects of Zulu resistance?
Causes: Opposition to colonial rule and loss of sovereignty. Effects: Initial success, eventual defeat by the British.
What caused the Boxer Protocol?
The Boxer Rebellion's defeat led to the imposition of the Boxer Protocol by foreign powers.
What was a key cause of the Sepoy Mutiny?
The introduction of new rifle cartridges greased with animal fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
What was a significant effect of the Zulu War?
The defeat of the Zulu Kingdom and its incorporation into British South Africa.
What were the economic causes of the Sepoy Mutiny?
British economic policies that harmed Indian industries and created widespread poverty and unemployment.
What were the long-term effects of the Boxer Rebellion on China?
Increased foreign control, weakened Qing dynasty, and a rise in Chinese nationalism.
What were the social causes of the Zulu resistance?
The disruption of traditional Zulu social structures and way of life by British colonial policies.
What were the political effects of the Sepoy Mutiny?
The end of the East India Company's rule and the direct administration of India by the British government.
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.