Video Quiz - Taiping Rebellion

What was the main goal of the Taiping Rebellion?

• To promote Western values in China

• To strengthen the Qing dynasty

• To create a semi-Christian theocratic state

• To establish a democratic state

How did the Qing dynasty initially respond to the growth of Christianity?

• By promoting it

• By adopting Christian principles

• By ignoring it

• By purging Christians

Who led the Taiping Rebellion?

• Mao Zedong

• Qin Shi Huang

• Hong Xiuquan

• Sun Yat-sen

Why did the US initially consider supporting the Taiping Rebellion?

• Military alliance

• Economic interests

• Shared religious beliefs

• Cultural exchange

What was a major reason the British did not support the Taiping Rebellion?

• Lack of military power

• Religious differences

• Trade concessions with the Qing dynasty

• Geographical distance

How did Hong Xiuquan view himself in relation to Christianity?

• As the younger brother of Jesus

• As a mere follower

• As a disciple of Jesus

• As a prophet

Why did Western powers, despite sharing a religion, oppose the Taiping rebels?

• Political alliances with the Qing dynasty

• A lack of military resources

• Language barriers

• The rebels' interpretation of Christianity

What role did trade concessions play in the British stance on the rebellion?

• A major role, influencing their decision not to support the rebellion

• A minor role compared to military concerns

• No role, as Britain was indifferent to trade

• Led to immediate military support for the rebellion

What was the stance of the French towards the Taiping Rebellion?

• Full military support

• Neutral, with no involvement

• Opposition, aligning with the British stance

• Financial aid without military involvement

What ultimately happened to the Taiping Rebellion?

• It was defeated by the Qing dynasty with Western support

• It led to the establishment of a new dynasty

• It successfully overthrew the Qing dynasty

• It merged with another rebellion