Imperialism in East Asia — Quiz

Question 1

Which country had the second largest sphere of influence in China?

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Britain

Question 2

What did China agree to do once the Treaty of Nanjing was signed? Choose three correct answers.

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surrender the territory of Hong Kong; allow Britain to trade at five ports; create a “fair and reasonable” tariff

Question 3

Which is a true statement about the effect of the Taiping Rebellion?

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The number of lives lost was over twenty million.

Question 4

Which is a true statement about the Open Door policy?

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All nations should have equal access to ports of trade.

Question 5

China was divided into areas of foreign economic control which were known as

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spheres of influence.

Question 6

What were Dowager Empress Cixi’s accomplishments during her reign? Choose three correct answers.

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She controlled the Qing Dynasty for forty-seven years.; She modernized the Chinese military.; She served as the regent for her five-year-old son.

Question 7

What steps did Chinese emperors take to reduce foreign influence in China? Choose three correct answers.

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They limited trade to one port.; They controlled the number of foreign visitors.; They pursued a policy of isolationism.

Question 8

Which is the correct order of events that eventually led to the collapse of the Chinese imperial government?

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Opium Wars, Taiping Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, rise of nationalism

Imperialism in East Asia — Quiz Answers