Chapter 3: Push Factors / Reasons for Coming to Singapore - Rebellions, Wars and Lawlessness in China

Question 1

What was one of the biggest problems in China during the 19th and the early 20th centuries?

Answer 1

Unrest created by rebellions, wars and lawlessness.

Question 2

Who ruled China in the 19th century?

Answer 2

The Manchus.

Question 3

Who were the Manchus?

Answer 3

A non-Chinese minority from the north who overturned the Ming Dynasty and established the Qing Dynasty.

Question 4

What did the Qing Dynasty face?

Answer 4

Several rebellions.

Question 5

Name two well-known rebellions that affected most parts of China.

Answer 5

1. The Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864)

2. The Boxer Rebellion (1898 - 1901)

Question 6

Who started the Taiping Rebellion?

Answer 6

A man named Hong Xiuquan claimed that he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ, chosen by God to establish a heavenly kingdom to replace the unpopular Qing Dynasty.

Question 7

Describe the Boxer Rebellion.

Answer 7

1. It was fought by people who called themselves the Boxers.
2. The Boxers practised ‘magic arts’ and believed that they were immune to bullets and had the power to fly.
3. they refused to use guns and used old-style swords and lances to fight.