History of China and Japan 1840-1949 Course Code: EHI-06 (2022-23) ENGLISH

Assignment
TMA
Course Code: EHI-06
Assignment Code: AST/TMA/2022-23
Total Marks: 100
Note: All questions are compulsory.
Section 1: Answer each question in about 500 words.
1. Discuss the causes and significance of the Opium Wars in China.
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Analyse the economic, social and political programme of People’s Republic in China. 20
2. Discuss the nature of the Meiji political system. Write in brief on the protests and revolts
against the Meiji state.
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What led to the failure of political parties and the rise of militarism in Japan? 20
Section 2: Answer each question in about 250 words.
3. Analyse the nature and impact of Taiping Rebellion.
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Write a note on Confucianism and Taoism. 12
4. Discuss the emergence of the Chinese bourgeoisie as a social force.
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Analyse the factors that contributed to the rise of nationalism in China. 12
5. Discuss the debates on the Meiji Restoration in Japan.
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Explain the developments in religion and culture in Japan during the Tokugawa period. 12
6. Analyse the impact of the First World War on the polity and economy of Japan.
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Explain the emergence of Japan as an imperialist power during the period 1894-1912. 12
Section 3: Answer in about 100 words each.
1. Write short notes on any two of the following: 6 + 6
i) Yangwu Movement
ii) Development of workers union in Japan
iii) The Red Army
iv) Japanese Constitution.