Download Tibet`s Fight For Survival in the Modern World

Tibet’s Fight For Survival
in the Modern World
Recent History
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Turmoil was the hallmark for both Tibet and China in the
nineteenth century.
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Tibet was invaded by The British in the 1904.
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At this time, Manchu rulers in China were weak and the British invasion stopped the
Manchurian influence over Tibet.
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In 1910, Manchurian government sent the Imperial Army to Tibet and occupied
Lhasa.
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This control lasted for only a year when the Manchu ruler was overthrown,
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After the fall of the Qing Dynasty, Dalai Lama, who was formally in exile in India,
returned to Tibet and informed the Chinese government that he intended to
exercise both temporal and ecclesiastic rule in Tibet (Smith).
This ambiguous statement was interpreted as a declaration of Independence by
some, but the real intention of the statement was not clear.
Focus Question 3
Is Tibetan Nationalism a result of
British Imperialism?
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China maintains
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upsurge of nationalism in Tibet result of
British Imperialism
Manipulation of trade
British presence in India allowed Tibetan
“independence”
Younghusband imposed western ideals on
Tibet
TIBET AND BRITAIN
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The ambiguity of the relationship between Tibet and China during this period was
further compounded by British Intervention.
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Britain wanted Tibet to be independent from China so as to create a buffer state
between British India and China.
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However, the British did not clearly express this intention because it did not want
to hurt its trade relationship with China and Hong Kong (Smith).
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Britain stood in between Tibet and China, assuring each side of British support
and making the relationship between China and Tibet even mistier.
Source Study
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Examine the sources
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Convention between Great Britain, China and
Tibet: Simla 1914
Convention between Great Britain and Thibet
1904
An Illusion called ‘greater Tibet area’
MIND MAP SUMMARY
Create a summary of the main points in your sources
SIGNATORIES
Lonchen Shatra,
British
TERMS
Tibet not to be a province of china
Not to send troops to outer tibet
not enter into negotiations or agreements
“foreign power” does not include china
British trade should have equal footing
TERRITORY
BORDERS
Tibet forms part of Chinese1914territory
Monasteries retain full control in matter affecting religion
CONVENTION
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MIND MAP SUMMARY
Create a summary of the main points in your sources
SIGNATORIES
TERRITORY
BORDERS
TERMS
1904
CONVENTION
STATUS
OTHER
MIND MAP SUMMARY
Create a summary of the main points in your sources
VIEWPOINT
AN ILLUSION
LANGUAGE CALLED
CLAIMS
‘GREATER TIBET AREA’
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