Chinese History: Key Movements and Leaders

The video explores the late Imperial and pre-revolutionary period in China, marked by the decline of the Qing Dynasty and increased European influence. It covers major rebellions like the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions, the rule of Empress Dowager, and the eventual fall of the Qing Dynasty. The rise of nationalism led by Sun Yat-sen and the chaotic Warlord Era are discussed, highlighting the brutality and instability of the time. The video concludes with the emergence of competing visions for China's future, led by Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong.

What was the primary impact of European colonialism on the Qing Dynasty?

• Had no impact on the Qing Dynasty

• Weakened the Qing Dynasty's grip on China

• Led to the Qing Dynasty's expansion

• Strengthened the Qing Dynasty's control

Which two major rebellions occurred during the late Qing Dynasty?

• Taiping and Boxer Rebellions

• Cultural and Industrial Rebellions

• Opium and Sino-Japanese Wars

• Ming and Qing Rebellions

Who was the last monarch of the Qing Dynasty?

• Emperor Guangxu

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Empress Wu Zetian

• Emperor Puyi

What was Dr. Sun Yat-sen's vision for China?

• A monarchy

• A communist state

• A feudal society

• A democratic and prosperous nation

What characterized the Warlord Era in China?

• Peace and prosperity

• Rapid industrialization

• Unified national government

• Chaos and power struggles

Who succeeded Dr. Sun Yat-sen as the leader of the Nationalist Party?

• Li Zongren

• Zhang Xueliang

• Mao Zedong

• Chiang Kai-shek

What was the main goal of the Chinese Communist Party during its early years?

• To establish a monarchy

• To promote Western imperialism

• To redistribute land and remove foreign control

• To support the Warlords

What was the First United Front?

• A military campaign against Japan

• A trade agreement with the United States

• A coalition of European powers

• An alliance between the Nationalists and Communists

Which movement in 1919 helped unify the Communist Party in China?

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Long March

• The May Fourth Movement

• The Cultural Revolution

What was a key difference between Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong's visions for China?

• Mao wanted a monarchy, Chiang wanted a republic

• Chiang was anti-communist, Mao was communist

• Mao supported democracy, Chiang did not

• Chiang supported communism, Mao did not