AP test 14 random

Question 1

China gov

Answer 1

Absolute monarchy in Qing Dynasty; republic in Republic of China

Question 2

Century of Humiliation (China)

Answer 2

Never conquered bu forced to trade with/give foreigners privileges, lost many harmful conflicts

Question 3

China war/foreign policy

Answer 3

Isolationist but forced to deal with outside countries starting with the Opium Wars

Question 4

China Economy

Answer 4

Not industrialized; far behind the West and Japan

Question 5

china religion

Answer 5

Daoism, Buddhism, Confucianism

Question 6

China and Japan strat

Answer 6

Isolationists and did not benefit from the scientific and technological progress like the Europeans

Question 7

Why was there pressure on Japan and China to open their borders?

Answer 7

Western Countries (especially Great Britain) saw it as harmful to business and free trade

Question 8

Free Trade? Mercantalism?

Answer 8

Mercantalism: Economic policy to maximize imports and minimize exports (often with tariffs and other protectionist policies)
Free Trade: Economic policy that allows business with other countries with no taxes or restrictions

Question 9

Major causes of China’s Century of Humiliation

Answer 9

Shunned industrialization
trade
innovation since 1400s
antiquated government

Question 10

Protectionist economic policies of Tariffs, Quotas, Subsides, and Embargoes

Answer 10

Tariffs: Tax on imports (goods coming from a foreign country)
Quota: Certain capped/maximum amount allowed
Subsidy: Government pays business to keep them competetive
Embargo: A ban on trade/commercial activity with another country