Qing Dynasty Flashcards
What was the ruling dynasty of China from 1644 to 1912?
The Qing dynasty.
True or False: The Qing dynasty was established by the Manchus.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty is known for its _________ policy, which aimed to control foreign influence.
isolationist.
What was the capital of the Qing dynasty?
Beijing.
Which emperor is known for consolidating power during the early Qing period?
Kangxi Emperor.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a major event during the Qing dynasty? A) Opium Wars B) Taiping Rebellion C) Mongol invasions D) Boxer Rebellion
C) Mongol invasions.
What significant trade item led to conflict with Western powers during the Qing dynasty?
Opium.
True or False: The Qing dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China.
True.
Name one of the two main ethnic groups that ruled during the Qing dynasty.
Manchus.
What was the purpose of the Canton System established during the Qing dynasty?
To regulate trade with foreign merchants.
Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty’s rule was characterized by a strong emphasis on ________ and Confucian ideals.
tradition.
What rebellion occurred from 1850 to 1864 and was one of the deadliest conflicts in history?
Taiping Rebellion.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following treaties ended the First Opium War? A) Treaty of Nanjing B) Treaty of Versailles C) Treaty of Tientsin D) Treaty of Shimonoseki
A) Treaty of Nanjing.
Who was the last emperor of the Qing dynasty?
Puyi.
True or False: The Qing dynasty expanded China’s territory significantly during its rule.
True.
What was the significance of the Boxer Rebellion?
It was an anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising that aimed to expel foreign influence from China.
Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty faced numerous internal challenges, including ________ and corruption.
rebellions.
What year did the Qing dynasty officially end?
1912.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major cause of the Opium Wars? A) Trade imbalance B) Cultural exchange C) Diplomatic relations D) Military alliances
A) Trade imbalance.
What was the role of the Grand Council in the Qing government?
It was the highest decision-making body in the Qing administration.
True or False: The Qing dynasty implemented a series of reforms known as the Self-Strengthening Movement.
True.
Who led the Qing forces during the Taiping Rebellion?
Zeng Guofan.
Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty’s decline was marked by increasing ________ from foreign powers.
interference.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Tientsin?
It opened additional ports to foreign trade and allowed foreign legations in Beijing.
Multiple Choice: Which social class was heavily impacted by the changes during the Qing dynasty? A) Nobility B) Peasantry C) Merchants D) Scholars
B) Peasantry.
What was the Eight-Nation Alliance?
A coalition of eight countries that intervened in China during the Boxer Rebellion.
Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty’s last significant reform effort was known as the ________ Movement.
New.
