China History Quiz - 9/23 Flashcards
Why did the chinese initially like opium trading?
Early trade was enjoyed by the Chinese due to the benefits (ex. Sale of merchandise to the west)
What was China not concerned about?
China was not concerned about the mass deaths if they were evil people
What year did the century of humiliation begin?
1839
What did the beginning of the opium war signify?
The beginning of the opium war signifies The Century of Humiliation
What was China forced to sign?
Treaty of Nanjing
Term 1 in the Treaty of Nanjing
an extremely important city must be given to the UK (Hong Kong)
Term 2 in the Treaty of Nanjing
5 additional ports must be given access for the UK (prev. Only Canton Port)
Term 3 in the Treaty of Nanjing
Pay UK for the cost of the war
Term 4 in the Treaty of Nanjing
Exterritoriality - if you are British and you commit a crime in China, you will be held for trial in the UK
Term 5 in the Treaty of Nanjing
Most favored nation status - must give priority to things like ports even if they are designed for other countries (The US wanted this)
Who is the leader of the Taiping Rebellion?
Hong Xichan is the leader of the rebellion
What did Hong say he was?
Hong told people that he was the son of god and the brother of Jesus
What would Hong ban if he became leader?
o Opium
o Alcohol
o Gambling
o Prosecution
o Death Penalty for Homosexuals
Who asked Brittan for help with controlling a rebellion?
The Ching dynasty asked Britain to help them regain control against the Taping
What was sent to enforce consequences from the rebellion?
A fleet of gunned boats were sent by the British to enforce the consequences of injuries sustained by missionaries in the late riots at Yang Chou
How many people were killed once Hong died?
Once Hong is killed, over 20 million people had died in the Taiping rebellion
What caused China to remove from Korea?
The Sino-Japanese War
What country was able to capture Taiwan?
Japan
How many days did the take over the Foreign Legation last?
55 days
What countries are batting for the North?
Russia and Japan are two countries that are battling for the North
What counties are battling for the south?
Germany, Brittan, and France are fighting for southern China
Why does Japan and the UK keep China running?
Japan and the UK have an incentive to keep China stable because if they fall, then they lose all the resources and the disaster would extend all over the world
What did Russia do in the aftermath of the Boxer rebellion?
In the aftermath of the Boxer Rebellion, Russia stationed 150,000 troops in Manchuria for possible war for Port Arthur and the railway. The Russians did this because if they don’t control the railway, they lose most of their valuable transportation
What were the terms of the treaty of Portsmouth?
o Term 1; Russian Troops will not be permitted in Manchuria
o Term 2; Korea is now seated as a protectorate to Japan
o Term 3; The southern half of the railroad is controlled by Japan
o Term 4; Russia loses Port Author
o Term 5; The southern half of Sakhalin island is controlled by Japan
