10th Class Social Science The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China Question Bank The Nationalist Movement In Indo-China - Short Answer Type Questions

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    Mention the steps taken by the French to dismantle Chinese influence on Vietnam.

    Answer:

    The French adopted various measures to dismantle the Chinese influence on Vietnamese culture.
    (i) They established French school for the Vietnamese. They wanted to replace Chinese language in school either by French or by Vietnamese.
    (ii) Some policy makers emphasised the use of French language as the medium of instruction. They felt that through this the Vietnamese would, learn about French culture and civilisation.
    (iii) In 1907, Tonkin Free School was set ' up to provide western style education to spread French culture.
    (iv) In religion the French introduced Christianity in Vietnam and gave a challenge to Confucianism, the Chinese religion followed by many Vietnamese.
     


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