Opium Wars

Who illegally smuggled opium into China in the mid-1800's?

• France

• Great Britain 

• Japan

• Russia 

One result of the Opium War was that China:

• adopted democratic reforms

• gained control of Hong Kong

• regained control of Manchuria

• was divided into spheres of influence

During the 1840's, China signed "unequal treaties" with Western nations mainly because:

• China had won the Opium War

• Western nations had superior military technology

• leaders in China favored expansion

• China had requested economic assistance from the West

According to the video, even though the British outnumbered the Chinese 50,000 to 6,000, why did the British win the Opium Wars?

• Technology & Training

• Technology & Tea

• Training & Guerilla Tactics

• The British did not win the Opium Wars

Why were the Opium Wars significant?

• It forced China to change to a democratic government

• It forced Great Britain to recognise the importance of Confucian values

• It forced China to open its doors to trade with the Western world

• It forced Great Britain to open its doors to trade with Indian rebels

What was the primary cause of the First Opium War?

• Disputes over trade imbalances

• China's annexation of British territories

• Religious conflicts between Britain and China

• Disagreements over diplomatic protocols

Which was NOT a result of the first Opium War?

• China had to open more ports to foreign trade

• Britain received compensation for the destroyed opium

• Britain took control of the island of Hong Kong

• China became a British colony

Which of the following policies directly led to the Opium Wars?

• The Canton System used for trade

• The mandate that all Chinese government officials had to pass the Civil Service Exam

• The conquering of Central Asia

• The annexation of Japan

Answer explanation

The Canton System limited European trade into China; Europeans were only allowed to trade at two ports and the Qing rarely, if ever, purchased European products. This led to a trade imbalance for Britain, who decided to fight back with Opium, which led to the Opium War

What treaty ended the Opium Wars?

• Treaty of Hong Kong

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Manchuria

• Treaty of Nanjing

According to the video, why was the period following the Opium Wars referred to as the "century of humiliation"?

• China lost it's overseas empire and colonies

• China became a powerful empire that punished it's enemies

• China suffered from internal rebellions and unfair treaties

• China signed a series of fair and equal treaties