CHINA

1. 1. Why were Western powers interested in China during the late 19th century?

 

•    a) To spread Christianity globally 

•    b) To establish colonies and expand imperialism 

•    c) To promote cultural exchange with China 

• d) To preserve Chinese traditions and heritage

2. 2. What valuable resources were Western powers interested in exploiting in China?

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     a) Gold and diamonds 

• b) Tea, silk, porcelain, coal, and iron 

• c) Spices and herbs 

3:What was the main reason behind the Boxer Rebellion?

• a) Opposition to foreign influence and cultural intrusion 

•    b) Desire for political power in China 

• c) Economic exploitation by foreign powers 

• d) Religious disagreements among Chinese communities

4. What was the outcome of the Boxer Protocol signed in 1901?

• a) China gained independence from foreign rule 

•    b) Heavy penalties imposed on China, including indemnities and foreign troop presence 

•    c) Western powers agreed to respect China's sovereignty 

•    d) China became a colony of European powers

5:Who were Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao, and what was their role in Chinese history?

•    a) Boxer Rebellion leaders 

• b) Reformist thinkers who emphasized learning from the West while preserving Chinese culture 

•    c) Military generals during the Xinhai Revolution 

• d) Religious leaders advocating for traditional Chinese beliefs

6:What was the significance of the Xinhai Revolution?

•    a) It established the Qing Dynasty in China 

•    b) It marked the transition from imperial rule to a republic in China 

•    c) It promoted foreign imperialism in China 

•    d) It led to the strengthening of the Boxer Rebellion

7:What was the main goal of the May Fourth Movement?

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     a) Preservation of Chinese language and culture 

•    b) Promotion of foreign languages in Chinese schools 

•    c) Expansion of Western ideologies in China 

• d) Advocacy for foreign intervention in Chinese politics

8: Which of the following Western powers were involved in the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion?

•    a) China 

•    b) Japan, Russia, Britain, France, and the United States 

• c) India 

•    d) Australia and Canada

9: What led to the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912?

•    a) Success of the Boxer Rebellion 

• b) The Xinhai Revolution overthrowing the Qing Dynasty 

• c) A peaceful negotiation with Western powers 

•    d) Adoption of European monarchy in China

10:What did the Boxers target during their resistance movement?

• a) Chinese scholars and intellectuals 

• b) Foreign powers and Chinese Christians 

• c) Chinese government officials 

•    d) Buddhist monks and temples