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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
68401
Dollar Diplomacy is associated with which US President?
Answer:
William Howard Taft
Taft's policy encouraged US investment in Latin America and East Asia to promote American foreign policy goals through economic power rather than military force.
68402
The 'Treaty of Nanking' (1842) is an example of:
Answer:
An Unequal Treaty
The treaty forced China to cede territory (Hong Kong), pay reparations, and open ports, granting extraterritorial rights to the British.
68403
Which resource fueled the brutal exploitation of the Congo Free State?
Answer:
Rubber
The global demand for rubber (for tires) led to a system of forced labor and mutilation in the Congo to meet quotas.
68404
The 'Fashoda Incident' was a diplomatic standoff in Africa between:
Answer:
France and Britain
The incident occurred in Sudan when British and French expeditions met. France eventually withdrew, acknowledging British control over the Nile valley.
68405
Who defeated the Russian fleet at the Battle of Tsushima in 1905?
Answer:
Japan
Japan's victory over Russia at Tsushima was the first time in the modern era that an Asian power defeated a major European power, signaling Japan's rise.
68406
The 'Taiping Rebellion' was a massive civil war in:
Answer:
China
The Taiping Rebellion (1850–1864) against the Qing Dynasty was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, weakening China and allowing greater foreign penetration.
68407
Which country served as a buffer state between British Burma and French Indochina?
Answer:
Siam (Thailand)
Siam was the only Southeast Asian nation to maintain independence, partly by modernizing and serving as a neutral buffer between British and French spheres.
68408
The 'Roosevelt Corollary' to the Monroe Doctrine claimed the US right to:
Answer:
Act as an 'international police power' in Latin America
Teddy Roosevelt expanded the Monroe Doctrine, asserting that the US could intervene in Latin American nations to stabilize their economies and prevent European intervention.
68409
French Indochina consisted of modern-day Vietnam, Cambodia, and:
Answer:
Laos
The French colonial territories in Southeast Asia were grouped together as the Indochinese Union, comprising Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
68410
Who was the Zulu chief who created a large centralized state in Southern Africa?
Answer:
Shaka
Shaka Zulu revolutionized traditional fighting methods and created a powerful Zulu kingdom in the early 19th century.