Question 1

Explain the role of western nations in China from the Opium War through the May Fourth Movement.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discussion of th

Question 2

The attempted reforms of the late Qing Dynasty were brought about

Accepted Answer

A)  by the desire of the Chinese to catch up with Japan economically. 
B)  because the British threatened more warfare if they did not modernize. 
C)  by the realization that since the Taiping Rebellion had been so costly, giving in on some reforms was probably their only chance of maintaining power. 
D)  because they feared their military would turn on them if they didn't modernize. 
E)  in order to complete some public works projects that had lain idle during the years of the rebellion. 
A)  by the desire of the Chinese to catch up with Japan economically. 
B)  because the British threatened more warfare if they did not modernize. 
C)  by the realization that since the Taiping Rebellion had been so costly, giving in on some reforms was probably their only chance of maintaining power. 
D)  because they feared their military would turn on them if they didn't modernize. 
E)  in order to complete some public works projects that had lain idle during the years of the rebellion.

Question 3

The last pre-revolutionary attempt by the Chinese to throw foreigners out of their country was the

Accepted Answer

A)  Boxer Rebellion. 
B)  Opium Wars. 
C)  Taiping Rebellion. 
D)  New China Movement. 
E)  Self-Strengthening Movement. 
A)  Boxer Rebellion. 
B)  Opium Wars. 
C)  Taiping Rebellion. 
D)  New China Movement. 
E)  Self-Strengthening Movement.

Question 4

Shortly after defeating China in the Sino-Japanese War,Japan

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A)  sealed its islands off from Western trade. 
B)  annexed Korea, showing that the Japanese were more powerful than the Chinese. 
C)  moved toward an annexation of Hong Kong. 
D)  invaded Manchuria. 
E)  instituted the Meiji reforms. 
A)  sealed its islands off from Western trade. 
B)  annexed Korea, showing that the Japanese were more powerful than the Chinese. 
C)  moved toward an annexation of Hong Kong. 
D)  invaded Manchuria. 
E)  instituted the Meiji reforms.

Question 5

Which of the following was an important step toward a new China and signals a move away from Confucianism?

Accepted Answer

A)  The elimination of intellectuals from holding public office. 
B)  The recognition of France in Vietnam. 
C)  The abdication of the Qing emperor. 
D)  The proclamation of Buddhism as the official religion. 
E)  The abolition of the examination system. 
A)  The elimination of intellectuals from holding public office. 
B)  The recognition of France in Vietnam. 
C)  The abdication of the Qing emperor. 
D)  The proclamation of Buddhism as the official religion. 
E)  The abolition of the examination system.

Question 6

The first of the "unequal treaties" between Western powers and China was drawn up as a result of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Taiping Rebellion. 
B)  Sino-Japanese War. 
C)  Opium Wars. 
D)  Boxer Rebellion. 
E)  Manchurian Invasion. 
A)  Taiping Rebellion. 
B)  Sino-Japanese War. 
C)  Opium Wars. 
D)  Boxer Rebellion. 
E)  Manchurian Invasion.

Exam 38: China in the Age of Imperialism

Explain the role of western nations in China from the Opium War through the May Fourth Movement.

The attempted reforms of the late Qing Dynasty were brought about

The last pre-revolutionary attempt by the Chinese to throw foreigners out of their country was the

Shortly after defeating China in the Sino-Japanese War,Japan

Which of the following was an important step toward a new China and signals a move away from Confucianism?

The first of the "unequal treaties" between Western powers and China was drawn up as a result of the

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