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| After WWII, what reforms did Japan make to their country? |
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| *Democratic political reforms and economic reforms |
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| *Powerful Japanese families |
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| *Exporting more then you are importing |
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| The four reasons Japan became successful in the 20th century are? |
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1. New technology
2. No $ on military, instead on the economy
3. Emphasis on education
4. High tariffs (taxes) and strict regulations on imports
*This limited foreign competition |
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| What is the most important reason for Japan's success in the 20th century? |
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| Japan adapted western technology |
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| What three asian countries located on the Pacific Rim have been extremely successful in the 20th century? |
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1.Japan
2. China
3. Indonesia
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| What four countries were labeled the "Four Asian Tigers" because they are small but show rapid economic growth? |
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1. South Korea
2. Hong Kong
3. Taiwan
4. Singapore |
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| India was imperialized by what country until 1947? |
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*Called the INC
*Formed in the late 1800's to gain independence for India |
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| What are two examples of passive resistance? |
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1. Ghandi boycotting British goods
2. The SALT March |
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*Instead of buying British salt Ghandi led the Indians to the sea to obtain salt water
*Seen as a symbol of Indian nationalism |
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*Used by the British in India
*Ghandi rejected this idea and the harsh treatment of the lowest class called the untouchables
*It is a strict system of social classes (like the feudal system) |
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| *Becoms the first Prime Minister of Independent India in 1947 |
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| When India became an independent nation they had religious difficulties. What was the majority religion in India and what was the minority? |
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A. Hindu (majority)
B. Muslim (Minority) |
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*To solve religious issues, India was split into Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan
**Creation of Pakistan |
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| Results of the Partition of India, 1947? |
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| *Millions fleeing were killed and there is still fighting and violence today over the borders |
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| What is the one area that India excelled in in the 20th century? |
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| Increase of food production |
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