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Paths to Modernisation — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · History

What Paths to Modernisation covers in CBSE Class 11 History: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 History syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 History · 2026-27

Topics in Paths to Modernisation

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1. Japan: From Tokugawa Order to Meiji Modernisation

  • From 1603 to 1867, the Tokugawa family held the shogun position.
  • Japan was divided into over 250 domains ruled by daimyo.
  • The country had a strong urban-commercial life, with Edo, Osaka and Kyoto as major cities.
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2. Japanese Society, Economy and Politics

  • The population of Japan grew from 35 million in 1872 to 55 million in 1920.
  • The urban population share rose from 21% in 1925 to 32% in 1935, which was 22.5 million.
  • Women organised the first modern strike in 1886.
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3. China: Reform, Revolution and Communist Rule

  • China was dominated by the Qing dynasty at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
  • The Qing dynasty lost political control and China was convulsed by civil war.
  • The first Opium War was fought from 1839 to 1842 because of British opium trade expansion.
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4. Taiwan and Korea: War, Division and Democratisation

  • Chiang Kai-shek became Guomindang leader after Sun Yat-sen’s death.
  • Chiang Kai-shek fought warlords and communists.
  • Chiang fled to Taiwan in 1949 with over US$300 million in gold reserves.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Modernisation in East Asia through the different paths taken by Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea

JapanChinaTaiwanKoreaHistorical writing and scholarshipTradition and reform debatesIndustrialisation and social changeRevolution and communist transformation

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What are the important topics in Paths to Modernisation for CBSE Class 11 History?
Key topics in Paths to Modernisation include Japan: From Tokugawa Order to Meiji Modernisation, Japanese Society, Economy and Politics, China: Reform, Revolution and Communist Rule, Taiwan and Korea: War, Division and Democratisation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Paths to Modernisation for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 91 practice questions on Paths to Modernisation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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