Examine the dates in this timeline: 1848
1860
1864
1899 1901
1848: The Second Opium War
begins after China refuses to
legalize British opium
in its territory
1860: China is forced to legalize opium
after losing the Second Opium War.
1864: The Chinese government crushes the
Taiping Rebellion with help from European states.
1899: Chinese rebels launch the Boxer Rebellion
in an effort to expel foreigners from China.
1901: Japan, the United States, and European countries
put an end to the Boxer Rebellion.
Which title best describes the events in the timeline?
O A. The era of Chinese independence
B. The era of Chinese social turmoil
C. The era of Chinese military rule
D. The era of Chinese expansion

What was new about the writing system developed by the phoenicians, and why was this important to the growth of knowledge and spread of ideas?

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Igor stravinksy’s ballet, the rite of spring, featured clashing music, harsh sounds and deliberately ugly dancing. upon its premier, theater goers literally rioted in the seats of the venue. historians argue this moment is a “breaking point” where europe proves it is destined to be plunged into world war i. why would historians make such a claim? a people were genuinely angry that someone so bad at composing could make a ballet b the ballet represents colonialism. it showed the consequences of centuries of exploitation of non-european people. c the ballet represents the changing ideologies of modernity. the youth of europe breaking all the old rules and the old guard clinging on to the last bits of power d the ballet represents war itself. it drudged up old rivalries between the french and german peoples, inciting the lust for combat.