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Across
  1. 2. A political and social philosophy advocating for individual rights, representative democracy, and free-market economies.
  2. 6. The period in Japanese history from 1868 to 1912 when the emperor was restored to power, leading to modernization and industrialization.
  3. 8. The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force, often involving the acquisition of territories.
  4. 10. An economic and political system advocating for collective or government ownership and control of the means of production and distribution.
  5. 12. A form of government where a single person, often a king or queen, holds absolute power and typically inherits the position.
  6. 13. The establishment and maintenance of colonies, usually by a more powerful country over less powerful regions or peoples.
  7. 14. A rebellion in 1857 by Indian soldiers (sepoys) against the British East India Company's rule.
  8. 15. The right of all adult citizens to vote, regardless of gender, race, or other discriminatory factors.
  9. 16. The late 19th-century rush by European powers to colonize and control territories in Africa.
  10. 18. A series of liberal and nationalist uprisings that swept across Europe in 1848, seeking political reforms and national independence.
  11. 19. An anti-foreigner and anti-Christian uprising in China from 1899 to 1901, aiming to remove foreign influence.
  12. 20. A conference held in 1814-1815 to reorganize Europe after the Napoleonic Wars, aiming to establish a balance of power.
Down
  1. 1. A sudden and significant change in political, social, or economic structures within a society, often marked by popular uprisings.
  2. 3. A type of monarchy where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution, and there is usually a parliamentary system in place.
  3. 4. Conflicts in the mid-19th century between China and Britain over trade imbalances and the opium trade.
  4. 5. A meeting in 1884-1885 where European powers established rules for the colonization and division of Africa among themselves.
  5. 7. A concept in international relations where no single nation or alliance dominates, preventing the emergence of a hegemonic power.
  6. 9. A system of government where the citizens have the power to participate in decision-making, either directly or through elected representatives.
  7. 11. A strong sense of loyalty and pride in one's nation, often leading to the belief that the interests of the nation should come before others.
  8. 17. A political ideology that emphasizes preserving traditional institutions and supporting gradual, cautious change.