History Flashcard

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What is the definition of "Genocide"?

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A deliberate attempt to destroy an entire religious or ethnic group

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What does "Imperialism" refer to?

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The domination of one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

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What is "Indemnity"?

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Payment for losses in the war

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What is a "Protectorate"?

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Local rulers left in place but expected to follow the advice of European advisors

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Who were "Sepoys"?

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Indian soldiers

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What is a "Sphere of influence"?

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An area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges

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Who was the Egyptian leader who modernized the military and brought political and economic reforms?

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Muhammad Ali

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Which Ethiopian leader defeated Italy when they tried to invade?

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Emperor Menelik

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Who was the Belgium King that exploited the people of the Congo for their resources and labor?

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King Leopold II

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Who was the leader of the Revolutionary Alliance in China who rebuilt China using the "Three Principals of the People"?

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Sun Yixian