Qing Dynasty

Question 1

What was the ruling dynasty of China from 1644 to 1912?

Answer 1

The Qing dynasty.

Question 2

True or False: The Qing dynasty was established by the Manchus.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty is known for its _________ policy, which aimed to control foreign influence.

Answer 3

isolationist.

Question 4

What was the capital of the Qing dynasty?

Answer 4

Beijing.

Question 5

Which emperor is known for consolidating power during the early Qing period?

Answer 5

Kangxi Emperor.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

C) Mongol invasions.

Question 7

What significant trade item led to conflict with Western powers during the Qing dynasty?

Answer 7

Opium.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Name one of the two main ethnic groups that ruled during the Qing dynasty.

Answer 9

Manchus.

Question 10

What was the purpose of the Canton System established during the Qing dynasty?

Answer 10

To regulate trade with foreign merchants.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty’s rule was characterized by a strong emphasis on ________ and Confucian ideals.

Answer 11

tradition.

Question 12

What rebellion occurred from 1850 to 1864 and was one of the deadliest conflicts in history?

Answer 12

Taiping Rebellion.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

A) Treaty of Nanjing.

Question 14

Who was the last emperor of the Qing dynasty?

Answer 14

Puyi.

Question 15

True or False: The Qing dynasty expanded China’s territory significantly during its rule.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

What was the significance of the Boxer Rebellion?

Answer 16

It was an anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising that aimed to expel foreign influence from China.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty faced numerous internal challenges, including ________ and corruption.

Answer 17

rebellions.

Question 18

What year did the Qing dynasty officially end?

Answer 18

1912.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

A) Trade imbalance.

Question 20

What was the role of the Grand Council in the Qing government?

Answer 20

It was the highest decision-making body in the Qing administration.

Question 21

True or False: The Qing dynasty implemented a series of reforms known as the Self-Strengthening Movement.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

Who led the Qing forces during the Taiping Rebellion?

Answer 22

Zeng Guofan.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty’s decline was marked by increasing ________ from foreign powers.

Answer 23

interference.

Question 24

What was the significance of the Treaty of Tientsin?

Answer 24

It opened additional ports to foreign trade and allowed foreign legations in Beijing.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which social class was heavily impacted by the changes during the Qing dynasty? A) Nobility B) Peasantry C) Merchants D) Scholars

Answer 25

B) Peasantry.

Question 26

What was the Eight-Nation Alliance?

Answer 26

A coalition of eight countries that intervened in China during the Boxer Rebellion.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The Qing dynasty’s last significant reform effort was known as the ________ Movement.

Answer 27

New.