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∙ 15y agoYes. It came from a quote from Napoleon (Bonaparte), when he pointed to China in a world map : "There, is a sleeping giant. Let him sleep! If he awakes, he will shake the world."
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What did Napoleon Bonaparte mean when he said China is a sleeping giant?
Napoleon referred to China as a sleeping dragon. By that he means that with its huge population, vast size and the rich resources, China has the potential to become one of the world's mightiest nations. Under the rule of the Qing emperors, China continued to "slumber" and its power decreased rather than increased.
Why did Japanese refer call the US as a sleeping giant?
The Japanese referred to the US as a Sleeping Giant because of its Industry. Up until the attack on Pearl Harbour, the American War Industry was very small, just making supplies for the British to use. After the American's were attacked however, there entire economy was shifted to a war time effort. At the peak of the American War time Industry, they were making something like a ship a day. Or at least launching one a day.
What was the quote from the Japanese after they attacked Pearl Harbor you've woken a sleeping lion or sleeping giant?
Per the movie Tora! Tora! Tora! Its a sleeping giant.
Who is the sleeping giant?
The sleeping giant in the first half of the seventeenth century was the Ottoman Empire. This was also known as the Turkish Empire.
Where was the sleeping giant in the 17th century?
Ottoman Empire
What country called the sleeping giant?
China, due to its population and economic strength.
If China is the sleeping giant what is Philippines?
Giant Killer!!
Descriptive name of China?
the land of sleeping giant
Why Thailand called a Sleeping Giant country?
Nice question, the answer is that it isn't. Maybe you're actually referring to China?
Why china is known as sleeping giant?
China, due to its population and economic strength.
What is the other name of china?
Another name for China is ''The Peoples Republic of China''
What did Napoleon Bonaparte mean when he said China is a sleeping giant?
Napoleon referred to China as a sleeping dragon. By that he means that with its huge population, vast size and the rich resources, China has the potential to become one of the world's mightiest nations. Under the rule of the Qing emperors, China continued to "slumber" and its power decreased rather than increased.
When was The Sleeping Giant created?
The Sleeping Giant was created in 2008-12.
Where is sleeping Giant located?
The Sleeping Giant is located east of Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is on Lake Superior. There is also a Sleeping Giant in Connecticut.
Where seen rocks called the sleeping giant and the kissing camels in Colorado?
Colorado
What nation is known as the great sleeping giant?
Several nations have been referred as such. Perhaps the most famous use of the phrase was by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto after the bombing of Pearl harbour."I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve."
Why is China called the sleeping dragon?
because there are have a many populations
