-Dynasty: periods of time when the country is ruled by one royal family.
-Manchus: ruler of an area of China
-Unequal Treaties: invaders force Manchus to sign these treaties, giving them control of China's sea-ports and allowing them special trading privileges.
-Spheres of influence: What European powers had divided China into. For example, in the British sphere, the British people had the biggest share of business, missionary work, transport, etc.
-Boxers: members of the Yi-Ho Tuan, who practiced Martial Arts (including boxing). They blamed foreigners and Christians for the problems of China.
B. Study the photograph above. Then, using the information in this chapter as well as your own imagination, answer the following questions.
1. Name the organisation to which the condemned man belonged.
-The Yi-Ho Tuan (Righteous and Harmonious Militia)
2. What were the aims of this organization?
-They aimed to kill Christians and foreigners because they believed that they were the people responsible for the problems of China.
3. Suggest why this man was executed. Why do you think the execution was done in public?
-Maybe the people of China were against these boxers, because the Chinese people who were Christians were getting killed as a result of this. It may have been done in public so that the other boxers would know that this may happen to them if they continue acting this way.
4. Suggest what thoughts were going through the minds of the onlookers at the moment when the photograph was taken.
-They look as though they are very happy. Maybe they feel relieved that something is finally being done against these men who had been killing everyone else.
5. For what purposes do you think the photograph was taken? Explain your answer.
-The photograph was probably taken as a means of propaganda. This way people could be warned what would happen if they continue with these behaviors.
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