Who was Phan Boi Chau ? Explain his role in arousing anti-imperialist sentiments.
Phan Boi Chau was one of the leading figure in the anti-colonial movement in early 20th century Vietnam.
(i) Vietnamese Nationalist : Phan Boi Chau was a Vietnamese nationalist and a freedom fighter. He formed the Revolutionary Society in 1903 under the leadership of Prince Cuong De.
(ii) Literary Work : He wrote his world famous book, ‘The History of the Loss of Vietnam* under the strong influence and advice of Cuong De. The book became a widely read bestseller in Vietnam and China. It was also made into a play. The book focused on two themes.
The loss of sovereignty and the severing ties with China.
(iii) His ideas regarding Freedom of Vietnam : He wanted to use monarchy in order to push French out of the country as he was of the opinion that the monarchy was still highly respected by wealthy landowners.
(iv) His Work in Japan : In 1905 he went to Japan to get the Japanese assistance for the independence of Vietnam. In Japan, he started the Go – East Movement with an aim to provide western education to the young Vietnamese.
The US media and films played a major role in both supporting as well as criti cising the Vietnam war/ Explain.
Explain the role of women in the anti imperial struggle in Vietnam.
[CBSE March 2011]
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Evaluate the role of Vietnamese women during 1960s war period and after the war in peace time. [CBSE 2008, 2010 (F) 2014 (D) Compt.]
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Who wrote the play based on the lives of Trung sisters ? What was depicted in the play ? [CBSE 2014]
Why some policy makers of France to emphasised the need to use the French language as a medium of instruction in Vietnam ?
What was the development in China- which took place in 1911 and inspired the Vietnamese nationalists ?
Under what circumstances Vietnam was divided into the north and south Vietnam ?
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Explain any four major challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. [CBSE 2008, 2009(0), March 2012]
Name any one party formed by the students of Vietnam to fight against the colonial government ?
Who was the founder of Vietnamese Communist Party? Under what circumstances was the Party formed ?
‘The measures taken by the French to control the spread of bubonic plague in Hanoi created a serious problem.” Explain the statement.
What was the role of religious groups in the development of the anti-colonial feeling in Vietnam? [CBSE March 2011]
US entry into the war marked a new phase that proved costly to the Vietnamese as well as to the Americans.” Explain. [CBSE 2014]
What were the major features of the new schools of Western learning introduced in Vietnam by the French ?
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Explain four features of the education being given in the Tonkin Free Schools which was started to provide the western style of education in Vietnam. [CBSE Comp. (O) 2008]
How did students in Vietnam fight against the colonial government's efforts to prevent Vietnamese from qualifying for white collar jobs' ? Explain. [CBSE 2014(0)]
How was the idea of “looking modem” implemented in Tonkin Free School ? Explain. [CBSE 2012]
Early Vietnamese nationalists had close relationship with Japan and China'. ^ Explain by giving examples.[CBSE 2013 (D)]
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Describe any five features of the Go East Movement'.
What was the ‘civilizing mission' of the colonisers ? Mention any two steps taken by the French under this. What was the real motive behind this mission ?
What were the values which played an important role in the victory of Vietnamese over the mighty USA ?
What steps did the French revolutionaries take to create a sense of collective identity among the French people?
Who was Phan Chu Trinh ? How did he help in the modernisation of Vietnam ? [CBSE March 2011]
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Explain any four ideas of Phan Chu Trinh. [CBSE March 2011, 2012, 2013(D), 2014(F)]
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Explain the features of the ideology of Phan Chu Trinh. [CBSE March 2011]
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Explain the ideas of Phan Chu Trinh to establish a democratic republic in Viet nam. [CBSE 2014]
Mention any two steps which were taken by the French government to improve transportation in Vietnam.