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5603408678Social DarwinismThe strongest nations will conquer the weaker ones Survival of the Fittest0
5603423376Jose RizalA national hero to the Filipinos. He was a scientist, poet, and educator. He was shot by the Spanish, which led to a revolt.1
5603959935Indian National CongressNationalist group in 1885 that called for Indians to take pride in their history and products. Called for independence from Great Britain2
5603984012Ram Mohan RoyAdvocated changes that would move India forward. Believed that India should learn from the West, did not believe in caste system or sati3
5604002714SatiProcess of an Indian widower sacrificing herself to be with her husband. Requires the woman to burn over the corpse of her husband.4
5604078332King MongkutStrict Buddhist follower that was open to Western ideas. Made treaties with Western power to avoid being colonized.5
5604109109ProtectorateA state that is given self-rule, but is still under the protection of a greater power.6
5604349586Sphere of influenceA power that spreads its influence by occupying a state without having colonial rule7
5604372507Economic imperialismA power that exploits a state for its materials8
5619039174Direct vs IndirectThe Europeans would rule colonies through indirect or direct rule. Europeans would indirectly rule by allowing local government officials to take command and have some self-rule, but they still must European values. Direct rule was when officials from the colonizing country would come to rule and did not allow for any autonomy.9
5619045490Mughal EmpireRuled from 1526-1707. Looked down on the British, who established factories in India from the Mughal Empire.10
5619045491Taj MahalBuilt as a sentiment of love for Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The fingers of all the builders were cut off so they could never build something so beautiful again.11
5619049618British East India CompanyStarted in 1600 India. Traded gold and silver for Indian cotton, tea, and textiles. Little interference from British government. Had Brtish soldiers and Indian sepoys. Created railroads and railways, industrial revoultion. Outlawed sati, introduced English education, English lanuage, and Christianity.12
5619053848Battle of Plassey/ Robert CliveIn 1757 Bengal, the British East India Company has a battle against the Nawab of Bengak and wins, which gave them control over this part of the subcontinent. Robert Clive was the British colonel who lead this battle.13
5619053849Sepoy MutinySepoys wanted a rebellion after they found out that the English greased their rifles with pig fat. Took over Delhi and Kanpur. Ended by British in 1858.14
5619064724King ChulalongkornHis rule was greatly influenced by enlightenment ideas. Signed decrees to outlaw slavery, put laws in place which required the opportunity for public elementary education, modernized the judicial system, and built an extensive railway system.15
5619082961The RajRule of British crown in India 1858-1947. Had mostly direct control. Switched from British East India Company.16
5619086398Jules FerryFrench statesman that supported imperialism. Made French the language taught in the education system. Believed that it was their duty to civilize the inferior races.17
5619086399French IndochinaNow consists of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Saigon captured in 1858 and Cambodia became a French protectorate in 1863. Buddhism was strong. Regional stereotypes formed as the French attempted to keep the five countries divided(CAmbodia, Laos, Cochin China, Annam, and Tonkin)18
5619088624SingaporeIndian, Chinese, and Indonesians from Java attracted due to the opening of the trading port of the East India Company. Tin exploration in Malaya. Various religions due to the mix of immigrants.19
5619092036Sir Thomas RafflesWas a British lieutenant of Java who opened up a trading post in Singapore of the East India Company in 1819.20

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