Question 1

The government of Queen Victoria responded to the appeal of Lin Zezu by

Accepted Answer

Lin Zexu's appeal to Queen Victoria to stop the opium trade led to the First Opium War (1839-1842), during which the British government declared war on China to protect its interests in the opium trade.

Question 2

In his encounter with American society,what seemed to shock the traveler discussed in this chapter the most?

Accepted Answer

The traveler was most shocked by the fact that America did not have an enduring reverence for its ancestors. He compared this to his own culture, where reverence for ancestors was deeply ingrained and respected. This cultural difference stood out to him the most.

Question 3

The British saw opium as a simple part of the system of

Accepted Answer

The British saw opium as a part of the free-market economics system, where supply and demand determine the price and availability of goods. They argued that as long as there was a demand for opium in China, it was their right to supply it. This view helped them rationalize the opium trade and justify their actions.

Question 4

What was true of the Hakka society?

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The Hakka people, among other groups, blamed the Manchu rulers for various societal and political issues, seeing them as foreign oppressors poisoning China. This sentiment was part of the broader resistance and dissatisfaction with Manchu rule, especially during periods of decline or crisis in the Qing Dynasty.

Question 5

After the fall of the Taiping,____ called for reform in China.

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Educated Chinese, such as Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao, called for reform in China after the fall of the Taiping rebellion. They advocated for modernization, constitutional government, and an end to traditional practices such as foot-binding.

Question 6

Taiping rebels were especially harsh on the

Accepted Answer

The Taiping Rebellion was primarily against the ruling Qing dynasty, which was led by the Manchu ethnic group. The rebels targeted the Manchu as they sought to overthrow the Qing government.

Question 7

Which nation replaced China as the dominant power in East Asia beginning in 1899?

Accepted Answer

Japan replaced China as the dominant power in East Asia beginning in 1899. Japan's rapid modernization and rise as a major imperial power, coupled with China's decline and weakness, allowed Japan to exert its influence and control in East Asia. This culminated in Japan's victory over China in the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and ultimately Japan's domination of much of East Asia during World War II.

Question 8

In further concessions to the British,the Chinese were

Accepted Answer

The Chinese were prohibited from using the term "barbarian" when referring to the English as a concession to the British. This was seen as a way to address the unequal power dynamic between the two countries and was meant to show respect for the British.

Question 9

How was the traveler in this chapter a nonconformist to the Japanese sense of tradition?

Accepted Answer

The traveler in this chapter is a nonconformist to the Japanese sense of tradition as he considered Western science important, which goes against the traditional Japanese worldview that placed emphasis on their own cultural values and beliefs. The Japanese favored their own ways of life and often viewed foreign influence, including Western science, as a threat to their social order.

Question 10

In a move to create a Chinese market,the British East India Company turned to what product they could sell in China?

Accepted Answer

The British East India Company turned to the trade of opium in order to create a Chinese market. This led to the Opium Wars between Britain and China.

Question 11

All of these countries took part in the partition of China EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

India did not take part in the partition of China.

Question 12

All of these conditions resulted from  unequal treaties or negotiations between Britain and China EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The execution of the emperor was not a result of unequal treaties or negotiations between Britain and China. It was a consequence of the Boxer Rebellion, which was a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian movement in China. The other options all resulted from unequal treaties or negotiations between Britain and China.

Question 13

How did conservatives in Asia respond to the massive societal changes wrought by the new industrial age?

Accepted Answer

Conservatives in Asia saw the societal changes that came with the new industrial age as western ideas that threatened their social, political, and economic systems. They resisted these changes and attempted to maintain traditional values and institutions, often pushing back against Western influence.

Question 14

How did the foreign incursions in China affect the peasants?

Accepted Answer

The foreign incursions in China led to overuse of marginal land, which in turn led to a decrease in farm production. This had a direct impact on the peasants, who made up the majority of China's population and relied heavily on agriculture for their livelihood. The increased pressure on the land and decrease in farm production likely caused challenges such as food shortages and higher food prices for the peasants.

Question 15

What precipitated the end of the Taiping?

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Question 16

Why did the Taiping Rebellion eventually dissolve?

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Question 17

In what year did Japan make its official contact with the United States?

Accepted Answer

In 1853, the American Commodore Matthew Perry arrived in Japan with a fleet of four ships to force the country to open its ports to trade with the United States. After two more visits, Japan finally agreed to a treaty in 1858, and official contact between Japan and the United States started in 1859.

Question 18

During the Self-Strengthening Movement,what prevented the reformers from achieving their goal of self-sufficiency in military infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

The imperial bureaucracy was plagued with corruption and inefficiency, which prevented the effective implementation of the Self-Strengthening Movement's goals. Despite the efforts of some reformers, the bureaucratic resistance to change and the prevalence of corruption prevented the development of a modern, self-sufficient military infrastructure.

Question 19

The leader of the Taiping Rebellion was Hong Xiuquan,who claimed to be related to

Accepted Answer

Hong Xiuquan claimed to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ and believed that he was chosen by God to establish a new dynasty in China. The Taiping Rebellion, which he led, was a large-scale civil war in China that lasted from 1850 to 1864 and aimed to establish a new form of Christianity-based society in China.

Question 20

The goals of the Self-Strengthening Movement pursued all of these goals EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The Self-Strengthening Movement did not pursue massive Christian conversions. Instead, it focused on the acquisition of modern technology, scientific knowledge, a modern navy and military, and adherence to Confucian ethics.

Quiz 10: The Challenge of Modernity in China, Japan, and India, 1800–1910