defeat and humiliation Flashcards
(24 cards)
What was the primary conflict that marked the beginning of modern China in 1894?
The First Sino-Japanese War.
True or False: The First Sino-Japanese War resulted in Japan’s victory over China.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of _____ was signed in 1895, marking the end of the First Sino-Japanese War.
Shimonoseki.
What territory did China cede to Japan as a result of the Treaty of Shimonoseki?
Taiwan.
Which two countries were primarily involved in the Boxer Rebellion of 1899-1901?
China and a coalition of eight foreign powers.
Short Answer: What was the main goal of the Boxers during the Boxer Rebellion?
To expel foreign influence and Christians from China.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the First Sino-Japanese War? A) Rise of Japan as a world power B) Increased foreign intervention in China C) Strengthening of the Qing Dynasty D) Loss of Taiwan
C) Strengthening of the Qing Dynasty.
True or False: The Qing Dynasty was able to effectively modernize the military after the First Sino-Japanese War.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of reforms initiated by the Qing government in response to military defeats.
Hundred Days’ Reform.
Who was the key reformer advocating for modernization in China during the late 19th century?
Kang Youwei.
What was the primary response of Empress Dowager Cixi to the Hundred Days’ Reform?
She opposed it and reversed many of the reforms.
Short Answer: What was the significance of the Open Door Policy introduced by the United States in 1899?
It aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China and maintain China’s territorial integrity.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a direct result of the Boxer Rebellion? A) The establishment of a republic B) The Boxer Protocol C) The end of the Qing Dynasty D) The division of China into spheres of influence
B) The Boxer Protocol.
True or False: The Boxer Rebellion led to the Boxer Protocol, which imposed severe penalties on China.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a secret society that led the Boxer Rebellion, also known as the ‘Righteous and Harmonious Fists.’
Boxers.
Short Answer: What year did the Boxer Rebellion begin?
1899.
Multiple Choice: The ‘Self-Strengthening Movement’ aimed to: A) Strengthen traditional Confucian values B) Promote Western-style industrialization C) Establish a democratic government D) Increase foreign trade
B) Promote Western-style industrialization.
True or False: The Self-Strengthening Movement was entirely successful in modernizing China.
False.
What was one of the main reasons for the failure of the Self-Strengthening Movement?
Lack of support from the Qing court and conservative officials.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Rebellion was a peasant uprising that occurred in 1894, fueled by discontent with the Qing Dynasty.
Nian.
Short Answer: What was the main economic cause of unrest in China during the late 19th century?
Inflation and natural disasters leading to food shortages.
Multiple Choice: Which foreign power was the first to gain significant influence in China through the Treaty of Nanking in 1842? A) France B) Britain C) Germany D) Japan
B) Britain.
True or False: The Qing Dynasty successfully maintained its sovereignty throughout the late 19th century.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of unequal treaties that granted foreign powers significant control over Chinese territory and trade.
Unequal treaties.
