Vocabulary

Question 1

Ming Dynasty

Answer 1

Was the ruling dynasty of China for 276 years following the collapse of the Mongo-led Yuan dynasty

Question 2

Qing Dynasty

Answer 2

Also called the Empire of the Great Qing pr the Manchu dynasty, was the last imperial dynasty of China,ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917

Question 3

Examination system

Answer 3

Was an attempt to recruit men on the basic of family or political connection.

Question 4

Opium

Answer 4

is the dried latex obtained from the poppy

Question 5

Taiping Rebellion

Answer 5

was a massive rebellion or civil war in China that lasted from 1850 to 1864

Question 6

Beijing

Answer 6

the capital of the people’s Republic of China

Question 7

Taiwan

Answer 7

Island nation in the Pacific Ocean near the mainland of southern China

Question 8

Empress

Answer 8

a female emperor

Question 9

Ci Xi

Answer 9

was a Chinese empress dowager and regent who effectively controlled the Chinese government in the late Qing dynasty