Quiz 8.2 - Revolution in China

Who formed the Revive China Society in hopes of transitioning China to a democracy?

• Yuan Shigai

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Sun Yat-sen

• Chiang Kai-shek

What are the stages of the three-stage reform process?

• Military takeover, transitional phase, constitutional democracy

• Economic reform, political reform, social reform

• Industrialization, modernization, globalization

• Education reform, healthcare reform, infrastructure development

What did the Three People's Principles promote?

• Communism, equality, and fraternity

• Nationalism, democracy, and the right of people to pursue their own livelihoods

• Capitalism, individualism, and competition

• Socialism, unity, and peace

What was the result of the Revolution of 1911?

• Establishment of a new monarchy

• Fall of the Qing dynasty with no new political or social order

• Rise of a communist government

• Strengthening of the Qing dynasty

Who launched a rebellion that failed, causing him to flee to Japan?

• Sun Yat-sen

• Yuan Shigai

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Mao Zedong

Who headed the new military-led government and was unpopular?

• Sun Yat-sen

• Yuan Shigai

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Mao Zedong

What happened to China after Yuan Shigai died?

• It became a democracy

• It slipped into civil war and the central government disintegrated

• It was invaded by foreign powers

• It experienced economic prosperity

What was the influence of Western imperialism on China?

• It led to complete independence

• It forced China to modernize and imposed a state of dependence

• It had no impact

• It strengthened traditional Chinese culture

What changes occurred in China during the mid-1800s?

• Decline in trade and banking

• Improved transportation, better banking system, increased foreign investment

• Isolation from the world

• Complete cultural stagnation

How did Western art and ideas affect traditional culture in China?

• They were completely rejected

• They became popular among the urban middle class, but traditionalists held onto Chinese culture

• They replaced traditional culture entirely

• They had no influence