Many chinese were not happy about the increasing western influence so they
supported empress cixi.
supported emperor guangxu.
rose up in the boxer rebellion.
rose up in the taiping rebellion.

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b.c.–a.d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.

Define the word imperialism. what is your opinion: should the u.s. engage in imperialism? under what circumstances? offer a brief, effective argument against the opinion that you hold.

Which directions did the mongols travel as they swept across asia and europe