Was the Opium War a turning point in Chinese history? Why and/or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary.
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What was the general idea of Thomas Babington Macaulay's educational policy for Britain's Indian subjects?
a. We should produce a class that is Indian in blood and color but English in taste and intellect. b. If you lift up the poor, they become better manual laborers. c. Do not try to educate poor Indians, for it is an impossible task. d. Education beyond the basics will serve to incite rebellion. e. We need English-educated Indian soldiers to help us fight insurrection in Africa.
Which of the following is characteristic of traditional Chinese classrooms?
A) Individualistic orientation B) Teacher lecturing students C) Positive feedback D) Focus on technology E) Independent objectives
Colonial rule dramatically altered the environment in which of the following places?
A) India, due to tea production B) Ceylon, due to tea production C) Malaya, due to rubber production D) Sumatra, due to rubber production E) All these answers are correct.
In the presidential election of 1912, progressive politicians
A. were given an ambivalent acceptance. B. lost ground to pro-war interests. C. were given a resounding endorsement. D. lost ground to pro-business interests.