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history of china Flashcards

1
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What is the name of the ancient Chinese dynasty known for its contributions to philosophy and the arts?

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The Zhou Dynasty

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True or False: The Great Wall of China was primarily built during the Ming Dynasty.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ Dynasty is known for the invention of paper.

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Han

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Which philosopher is considered the founder of Confucianism?

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Confucius

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What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

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To facilitate trade between China and other civilizations

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Which dynasty is known for unifying China and establishing a centralized bureaucratic system?

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The Qin Dynasty

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True or False: The Opium Wars were fought between China and Japan.

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False

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What is the significance of the year 1949 in Chinese history?

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It marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

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Who was the first emperor of a unified China?

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Qin Shi Huang

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major belief system that originated in China? A) Buddhism B) Taoism C) Confucianism D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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Fill in the blank: The _____ Rebellion was a massive civil war in southern China from 1850 to 1864.

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Taiping

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What was the primary impact of the Cultural Revolution?

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It aimed to reinforce communist ideology and resulted in widespread social and political upheaval.

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True or False: The Dynastic Cycle refers to the rise and fall of dynasties in Chinese history.

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True

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What major construction project did Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty undertake?

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The Grand Canal

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Who were the Mongols led by when they conquered China in the 13th century?

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Genghis Khan and later Kublai Khan

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What was the primary effect of the Treaty of Nanking in 1842?

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It ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened several ports to British trade.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ Dynasty is known for its advancements in science, technology, and the arts during the Golden Age.

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Tang

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Which event is considered the starting point of the modern Chinese state?

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The Xinhai Revolution of 1911

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True or False: The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising in China.

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True

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What ideology did Mao Zedong promote during his leadership?

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Communism

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21
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Who was the last emperor of China?

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Puyi

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Multiple Choice: Which philosophy emphasizes harmony with the Tao? A) Confucianism B) Legalism C) Taoism D) Buddhism

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C) Taoism

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What was the primary goal of the One Child Policy introduced in 1979?

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To control population growth in China.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ period refers to the time of European imperialist domination in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Unequal Treaties

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What is the significance of Tiananmen Square in modern Chinese history?

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It was the site of pro-democracy protests in 1989, which were violently suppressed.

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Which major river is often referred to as the ‘cradle of Chinese civilization’?

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The Yellow River

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True or False: The Ming Dynasty is known for its maritime explorations led by Zheng He.

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True

28
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What was the primary economic structure of China during the feudal period?

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Agrarian economy with a landowning aristocracy.

29
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a traditional Chinese festival that celebrates the harvest.

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Mid-Autumn Festival

30
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Which dynasty is known for the development of the civil service examination system?

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The Sui Dynasty

31
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What was the main outcome of the Chinese Civil War?

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The establishment of the People’s Republic of China by the Communists.

32
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Which Chinese invention greatly impacted navigation and exploration?

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The compass

33
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True or False: The Qin Dynasty lasted for over 400 years.

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False

34
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What was the primary purpose of the Forbidden City in Beijing?

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It served as the imperial palace for emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

35
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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major trade route connecting China to the West.

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Silk Road

36
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Which philosophy is characterized by strict laws and harsh punishments?

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Legalism

37
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What year did the Chinese Communist Party come to power?

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1949

38
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a major dynasty in Chinese history? A) Han B) Tang C) Gupta D) Ming

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C) Gupta

39
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True or False: The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China.

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True

40
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What was the main cause of the Taiping Rebellion?

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Discontent with the Qing Dynasty and foreign influence.

41
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Fill in the blank: The _____ era refers to the period of rapid economic reform and opening up in China starting in 1978.

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Reform and Opening

42
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What major event occurred in China in 1911?

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The fall of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China.

43
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Which Chinese philosopher emphasized the importance of family and social harmony?

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Confucius

44
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True or False: The Long March was a military retreat by the Nationalist forces.

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False

45
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What is the significance of the year 1976 in Chinese history?

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It marks the death of Mao Zedong.

46
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Multiple Choice: Which dynasty is known for its porcelain and blue-and-white ceramics? A) Song B) Yuan C) Ming D) Qing

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C) Ming

47
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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major uprising against the Qing Dynasty in 1911.

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Xinhai Revolution

48
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What was the main focus of the Hundred Flowers Campaign?

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To encourage open criticism of the Communist Party.

49
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True or False: The Ming Dynasty is known for its isolationist policies.

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False

50
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What was the primary purpose of the Great Leap Forward?

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To rapidly transform China from an agrarian economy to a socialist society through industrialization.

51
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Who led the Nationalist forces during the Chinese Civil War?

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Chiang Kai-shek

52
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a famous Chinese philosophical text attributed to Laozi.

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Tao Te Ching

53
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What was the impact of the May Fourth Movement in 1919?

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It promoted nationalism and cultural reform in China.

54
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True or False: The Chinese economy is primarily state-controlled.

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True

55
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Which Chinese invention allowed for the mass production of texts?

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Printing

56
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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a period of political and social upheaval in China during the 1960s and 1970s.

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Cultural Revolution

57
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What is the significance of the phrase ‘Mandate of Heaven’ in Chinese history?

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It was used to justify the rule of emperors and the right to overthrow them.

58
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Multiple Choice: Which event marked the end of the dynastic rule in China? A) Opium Wars B) Xinhai Revolution C) Cultural Revolution D) Boxer Rebellion

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B) Xinhai Revolution

59
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True or False: The Chinese Civil War resulted in the establishment of the Republic of China on Taiwan.

A

True

60
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What was the primary goal of the Chinese Communist Party during the early years?

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To establish a communist state in China.

61
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Fill in the blank: The _____ refers to the Chinese economic reforms initiated by Deng Xiaoping.

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Socialism with Chinese characteristics

62
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Who was the leader of the Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution?

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Mao Zedong

63
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major cultural achievement during the Tang Dynasty? A) The Great Wall B) The Grand Canal C) Poetry D) The Silk Road

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C) Poetry

64
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What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for China?

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It ceded German concessions in China to Japan.

65
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True or False: The Silk Road was only used for trade in silk.

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False

66
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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a movement that called for modernization and reform in China, particularly after World War I.

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May Fourth Movement

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