Qing Dynasty Historical Events and Figures

The Qing Dynasty, lasting from 1644 to 1912, was the last imperial dynasty of China, founded by the Manchu. It expanded significantly under Emperor Qianlong, becoming one of the largest empires with a flourishing economy and culture. However, internal rebellions and external pressures, such as the Opium Wars, weakened the dynasty. The Boxer Rebellion and revolutionary movements led by figures like Sun Yat-sen eventually resulted in the fall of the Qing and the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912.

What was the ethnic origin of the founders of the Qing Dynasty?

• Han Chinese

• Mongolian

• Manchu

• Tibetan

Which event marked the complete control of the Qing Dynasty over China?

• The Revolt of the Three Feudatories

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Opium Wars

• The capture of Beijing

Under which emperor did the Qing Dynasty reach its territorial peak?

• Emperor Kangxi

• Emperor Guangxu

• Emperor Yongzheng

• Emperor Qianlong

What was the basis of Qing society's moral system?

• Legalism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

Which of the following was a major scientific advancement during the Qing Dynasty?

• Advancements in ceramics production

• Discovery of paper

• Development of gunpowder

• Invention of the compass

What was the Taiping Rebellion?

• A peasant uprising against land taxes

• A movement to restore the Ming Dynasty

• A Christian movement that weakened the Qing

• A foreign invasion by the British

Which war led to the loss of Hong Kong to Great Britain?

• The First Sino-Japanese War

• The Opium Wars

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Taiping Rebellion

What was the Boxer Rebellion a reaction to?

• Internal corruption

• Religious persecution

• Foreign influence

• Economic decline

Who was one of the key figures in the revolutionary movement that ended the Qing Dynasty?

• Emperor Qianlong

• Liang Qichao

• Emperor Kangxi

• Zheng He

When was the Republic of China officially proclaimed?

• 1st January 1935

• 1st January 1900

• 1st January 1912

• 1st January 1920