The fall of the Qing, Warlordism and Chaos 1900-34 Flashcards
What year did the Qing Dynasty officially end?
1912
True or False: The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China.
True
What major event in 1911 contributed to the fall of the Qing Dynasty?
The Xinhai Revolution
Fill in the blank: The Qing Dynasty faced significant internal challenges from _____ and regional uprisings.
warlordism
Who was the leader of the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) after the fall of the Qing?
Sun Yat-sen
What was the primary cause of warlordism in China during the early 20th century?
Power vacuum after the fall of the Qing Dynasty
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of warlordism in China?
Increased regional instability
What year did the Warlord Era begin?
1916
True or False: Warlords were primarily loyal to the central government.
False
What was the main impact of the May Fourth Movement in 1919?
Rise of nationalism and anti-imperialism in China
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major international conflict that influenced China’s political landscape in the 1930s.
Second Sino-Japanese War
Who were the primary warlords during the Warlord Era?
Regional military leaders controlling various territories
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a factor leading to the fall of the Qing Dynasty?
Increased foreign investment
What role did foreign powers play in the chaos of China from 1900 to 1934?
Exploitation of China’s weaknesses and support for various factions
True or False: The Qing Dynasty was able to recover and regain control after the initial revolts.
False
What was the significance of the 1912 establishment of the Republic of China?
It marked the end of over two thousand years of imperial rule.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Treaty of 1919 led to widespread protests and the May Fourth Movement.
Versailles
What did the term ‘warlordism’ refer to?
The fragmentation of authority and control by regional military leaders.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions was most affected by warlord conflicts?
Northern China
Who succeeded Sun Yat-sen as the leader of the Kuomintang?
Chiang Kai-shek
What was the primary ideology of the Kuomintang during the early 20th century?
Nationalism and modernization
True or False: The Chinese Communist Party was founded in 1921.
True
What major event in 1927 marked a significant turning point in Chinese politics?
The Shanghai Massacre
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a military conflict between the Nationalists and Communists in the late 1920s.
Chinese Civil War
What was the outcome of the Northern Expedition?
The unification of China under the Nationalist government.
Multiple Choice: Which warlord was known for controlling Manchuria?
Zhang Zuolin
What was the overall impact of warlordism on Chinese society?
Widespread violence and instability.
True or False: The warlords were united in their goals and worked together effectively.
False
What was one of the main reasons for the failure of the Nationalist government after 1928?
Corruption and inability to establish effective governance.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a significant uprising in 1926 aimed at eliminating warlord control.
Northern Expedition
What role did foreign intervention play in the Warlord Era?
Foreign powers supported various warlords to maintain their interests.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the chaos in China from 1900 to 1934?
Rise of the Chinese Communist Party
What was the impact of the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931?
Further destabilization and loss of territory for China.
True or False: The warlords were able to maintain long-term control over their territories.
False
What was the significance of the 1924 Guangzhou Congress?
It marked a consolidation of power for the Kuomintang.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a period of political fragmentation and military conflict in China from 1916 to 1928.
Warlord Era
