Transcript Tibet and Communist China - Year 11 and 12 Modern History at

Tibet’s Fight For Survival
in the Modern World
TIBET AND COMMUNIST CHINA
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After Chinese Communists took over China in 1949, Tibet, in fear
of Communism infusion, closed the Chinese liaison office in Tibet
and ousted all the Chinese officials out of Tibet.
At this time, the Communist Chinese stepped up the propaganda
of “liberating” Tibet, as to the Chinese government, Tibet was
historically part of China.
The constant British involvement in Tibet might also have
contributed to China’s determination in regaining control over
Tibet and it accused Britain of attempting to separate Tibet from
China.
In 1950, China “liberated” Tibet.
In 1959, Dalai Lama, after a few years under the harsh rule of the
Chinese Red Army, fled to Northern India and started the chapter
of the Tibetan Government in-exile.
Source Study
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Examine the sources
• An Agreement of the Central People’s
Government and the Local Government of
Tibet on Measures for the Peaceful
Liberation of Tibet (Beijing 23 May 1951)
• Why Tibet?: History leading up to March
10th 1959
MIND MAP SUMMARY
Create a summary of the main points in your source
signatories
Territory
terms
bordersAgreement
1951
status
other
MIND MAP SUMMARY
Create a summary of the main points in your source
viewpoint
languageWhy Tibet? claims
other
KNOWLEDGE QUIZ
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Write down the answers to the following questions
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What is the definition of a nation?
What is the definition of hegemony?
What is the definition of imperialism?
What is the main argument that China uses for its claim to
Tibet?
When did the Chinese sign a treaty with Tibet that
guaranteed its borders?
Which dynasty succeeded the Mongol Yuan Dynasty in China?
Which country played a leading role in Chinese-Tibetan
politics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What is the capital of Tibet?
Who is the leader of Tibet?
What do the initials TAR stand for?
Quiz Answers
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What is the definition of a nation? People or race organised as a state
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What is the definition of hegemony? Leadership, political domination
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What is the definition of imperialism? Extension of empire, colonial empire
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What is the main argument that China uses for its claim to Tibet? That it has
traditionally always been part of China; China is a land of diverse peoples
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When did the Chinese sign a treaty with Tibet that guaranteed its borders? 822
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Which dynasty succeeded the Mongol Yuan Dynasty in China? Ming or Han
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Which country played a leading role in Chinese-Tibetan politics in the late 19th
and early 20th centuries? Britain
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What is the capital of Tibet? Lhasa
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Who is the leader of Tibet? 14th Dalai Lama
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What do the initials TAR stand for? Tibet Autonomous Region
ASKING RELEVANT
HISTORICAL QUESTIONS
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Historical Questions are those that are
useful or necessary to ask in relation to an
historical study
Suitable responses include facts and
supporting information
China claims that Tibet is historically part of
its domain, while Tibet refutes this claim.
• Which claim has the greatest merit?
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Write down 4 or 5 questions that will help
you construct a suitable response.
Answer the questions providing references
for your facts and supporting data.