Opium war Flashcards
What were the main causes of the Opium War?
The main causes included the British trade of opium in China, Chinese attempts to suppress opium trade, and growing tensions over trade imbalances.
True or False: The Opium War primarily involved the United States and China.
False: The Opium War primarily involved Britain and China.
Fill in the blank: The Opium War took place from _____ to _____.
1839 to 1842.
What was the Treaty of Nanking?
The Treaty of Nanking was the peace treaty that ended the First Opium War in 1842, which ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened several Chinese ports to British trade.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Opium War? A) Increase in Chinese sovereignty B) Establishment of foreign-controlled areas in China C) End of British trade with China
B) Establishment of foreign-controlled areas in China.
What was the role of the British East India Company in the Opium War?
The British East India Company was heavily involved in the opium trade, exporting opium from India to China.
True or False: The Opium War resulted in a military victory for China.
False: The Opium War resulted in a military victory for Britain.
What was one of the primary objectives of the British during the Opium War?
One primary objective was to secure more favorable trade terms and access to Chinese markets.
Fill in the blank: The Chinese official who led the campaign against opium was _____ .
Lin Zexu.
Multiple choice: Which city was the main port of conflict during the Opium War? A) Beijing B) Shanghai C) Canton
C) Canton.
What does the term ‘unequal treaties’ refer to in the context of the Opium War?
Unequal treaties refer to the agreements forced upon China by Western powers that favored foreign interests over Chinese sovereignty.
True or False: The Opium War led to the opening of more Chinese ports to foreign trade.
True.
What were the ‘Five Treaty Ports’ established after the First Opium War?
The Five Treaty Ports were Canton, Shanghai, Ningbo, Fuzhou, and Xiamen.
Fill in the blank: The Opium War was primarily fought over the trade of _____ .
Opium.
Multiple choice: Who was the British monarch during the Opium War? A) Queen Victoria B) King George III C) King Edward VII
A) Queen Victoria.
What impact did the Opium War have on China’s sovereignty?
The Opium War significantly undermined China’s sovereignty, leading to foreign control over trade and territory.
True or False: The Opium War was a conflict primarily about drug legalization.
False: It was primarily about trade and economic control.
What was the significance of the Second Opium War?
The Second Opium War (1856-1860) further expanded foreign influence in China and led to additional concessions from the Qing Dynasty.
Fill in the blank: The Qing Dynasty’s response to the opium crisis included the enforcement of the _____ .
Opium Prohibition.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a result of the Treaty of Nanking? A) Return of Taiwan to China B) Cession of Hong Kong to Britain C) Establishment of a Chinese navy
B) Cession of Hong Kong to Britain.
What was the major economic impact of the Opium War on China?
The major economic impact was the exacerbation of trade imbalances and increased foreign debt.
True or False: The Opium War was primarily an ideological conflict between East and West.
False: It was primarily a conflict over trade and economic interests.
What was the outcome of the Opium War for British merchants?
British merchants gained access to lucrative Chinese markets and expanded their trade significantly.
Fill in the blank: The Opium War is often seen as a symbol of _____ .
Western imperialism.
