Discuss the formation of political parties in Japan.

Write a note on the Tokugawa rule in Japan.

 Discuss the important characteristics of the classical period in Japan.

 Explain the Commune system.

How was the United front of CPC and GMD formed?

Discuss the political philosophy of Sun Yatsen. 

What are the consequences of the May fourth incident? 

Explain the various interpretations of Opium wars. 

What are the factors which led to the emergence Chinese bourgeoisie? Discu its role in the 1911 revolution.

Explain the factors contributing towards the rise of modem nationalism in China.

How did the Qing reforms attempt to create a modern state structure in China. Explain.

Discuss the major features of Tongzhi restoration and Self strengthening movement from 1861-1874.

"The Taiping Uprising in China was not only the greatest rebellion in China prior to the 20th Century, but was also one of the greatest peasant rebellions in World history'. Explain.

 Ideology of race

Romanticism in arts and music 

Gender and Issues of Women's equality in post-war world

Role of drugs in empire building

 Peasant resistance to collectivisation

 Define Cold War. Discuss its major features and impact on world politics.

What is semi-colonialism? Explain it with respect to Latin America.