Sun Yat-sen and Early 20th Century China

The video explores the decline and fall of the Qing Dynasty, highlighting the failed reforms and revolutionary movements led by Sun Yat-sen. It discusses the collapse of the dynasty, the rise of the Republic, and the subsequent civil war and warlord era. The impact of Western influence on China's economy and society is examined, along with the cultural changes and decline of Confucian ideas.

What was one of the main reasons the Qing Dynasty's reforms failed to satisfy the peasants, artisans, and miners?

• The reforms increased taxes.

• The reforms established legislative assemblies.

• The reforms abolished the Civil Service examination.

• The reforms introduced Western education.

What was Sun Yat-sen's initial approach to reforming China?

• Forming a new imperial dynasty

• Creating a socialist state

• Implementing a three-stage reform process

• Establishing a constitutional monarchy

Who did Sun Yat-sen's party turn to for military support after the Qing Dynasty collapsed?

• General Yuan Shikai

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Henry Puyi

• Warlord Zhang Zuolin

What was one of the reasons General Yuan Shikai was disliked by reformers?

• He encouraged foreign trade.

• He dissolved the new Parliament.

• He promoted Western education.

• He supported the Qing Dynasty.

How did Westerners impact the Chinese economy in the early 20th century?

• By introducing modern transportation and communication

• By promoting Confucian social ideas

• By isolating China from global trade

• By reducing industrial growth in cities

Which Chinese city became a major industrial and commercial center after World War I?

• Chengdu

• Shanghai

• Xi'an

• Beijing

What was a significant cultural change in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• The isolation from foreign influences

• The revival of Confucian social ideas

• The introduction of Western books and art

• The decline of Western literature

What was a common theme in Chinese novels written after World War I?

• Fantasy

• Mysticism

• Realism

• Romanticism

Who was one of China's foremost writers at the turn of the century?

• Lu Xun

• Mo Yan

• B Jin

• Cao Xueqin

What did radical reformers in China aim to eliminate?

• Confucian social ideas

• Industrial growth

• Traditional culture

• Western influences