Chapter 26 Study Guide
Western investors influenced the ability of the Chinese to trade by A.integrating China into the world economy. B.developing good relations with Great Britain. C.teaching the Chinese the art of diplomacy. D.showing the Chinese how to trade.
a
What did the Chinese government try to do using a policy called "selfstrengthening"? A.keep both Western technology and ancient Chinese values B.keep Western technology and give up Chinese values C.modify ancient Chinese values D.reject Western technology
a
Because Sun Yat-sen's party had little political or military strength, it was not able to A.win over the military leaders. B.attract foreign investors. C.promote democratic principles. D.establish a stable government.
d
Which of the following did the Meiji education system include? A.instruction in "the three obediences" B.Japanese-only teaching staff C.a military college D.universal education
d
Who proposed the Open Door policy? A.China B.Britain C.Germany, France, and Italy D.the United States
d
The Meiji reformers created a new imperial army in 1871, based on A.compulsory military service. B.the old feudal structure. C.the U.S. Marine Corps. D.the hiring of mercenaries.
a
.By granting subsidies, the Japanese government helped A.industries. B.the military. C.the peasants. D.the middle class.
a
In the civil war known as the Tai Ping Rebellion, the rebels were A.peasants. B.British. C.the Qing ruling class. D.the Chinese middle class.
a
In the early 1900s, the cultural influence between Japan and Western nations went both ways, as seen by the popularity of A.Japanese gardens. B.Japanese architecture. C.Japanese transportation systems. D.Japanese literature.
a
The Meiji Restoration initiated land reform that stripped ________ of their lands. A.the daimyo B.government officials C.foreign investors D.wealthy neighbors
a
When the Nationalists' rebellion failed, A.Sun Yat-sen fled to Japan. B.Sun Yat-sen surrendered. C.the Qing emperor was restored. D.Yuan Shigai implemented several reforms.
a
Why did the Boxers attack foreigners? A.The foreigners seemed like a threat to Chinese traditions. B.The Boxers attacked everyone who stood in their way. C.The foreigners attacked the Boxers first. D.Foreign powers tried to convince the Chinese government to disband the Boxers.
a
.The purpose of spheres of influence was for Western nations and Japan to A.avoid paying any tariffs to China. B.gain exclusive trading rights in China. C.share equally in trading with China. D.win in a war with China
b
As a result of inviting Western experts to Japan in the late 1800s, new ideas influenced A.the structure of the government. B.the Japanese arts. C.how Japan related to other countries. D.the Japanese space program.
b
In the mid-1800s, oil, copper, salt, and tea were some of China's largest A.industries. B.commodities. C.businesses. D.trades.
b
Reform after the Boxer Rebellion was unsuccessful because A.people did not give it enough of a chance to work. B.the reforms were not extensive enough or fast enough. C.Sun Yat-Sen disagreed with the reforms. D.Empress Dowager Ci Xi did not want to make any reforms.
b
What aspect of extraterritoriality harmed China? A.Foreigners could live in China. B.Europeans did not have to obey Chinese laws. C.Europeans lived in five ports of China. D.Neighborhoods were established for foreign residents
b
When Japan defeated China in the 1890s, Japan took control of A.Korea and Russia. B.Liaodong Peninsula and Taiwan. C.the Ryukyu Islands and Russia. D.the Philippines and Korea.
b
Who was the first president of the Republic of China? A.Sun Yat-sen B.Yuan Shigai C.Empress Dowager Ci Xi D.Henry Pu Yi
b
Why did the Boxer Rebellion weaken the Chinese government? A.The foreigners who were attacked by the Boxers stopped trading with China. B.The Chinese government had to pay for the damages caused by the Boxers. C.No Western government wanted to trade with China with the Boxers in power. D.Other nations would not take China seriously after the Boxer Rebellion.
b
Why did the Western nations want to end Japan's isolation? A.They wanted to understand Japan better. B.They wanted to open Japan's ports to trade. C.They wanted to begin cultural exchanges with Japan. D.They wanted to invade Japan and colonize it.
b
Yuan Shigai tried to rule China without A.having control of the army. B.understanding the influence of Western ideas. C.dictating his views to the legislatures. D.the use of terror
b
After Japan began its successful expansion in Asia, the United States A.increased diplomatic relations with Japan. B.developed new trade routes with Japan. C.stopped Japanese immigration to the United States. D.strengthened its relationship with Russia.
c
Changes in the Chinese economy brought little change to A.the military. B.the clergy. C.the rural areas. D.the cities.
c
The Meiji Constitution gave most of the political authority to A.the legislature. B.the daimyo. C.the executive branch. D.the Progressives.
c
The purpose of the Open Door policy was to A.give China the right to exclude any country from its shores. B.let any country take over trade with China and exclude the others. C.give interested countries equal access to trading with China. D.allow dominant Western nations to fight over the right to trade with China.
c
What caused civil war in China in 1911? A.Sun Yat-sen and Yuan Shigai disagreed about how to rule. B.The leaders of the Qing Dynasty were unresponsive to people's needs. C.The government fell apart and warlords took over the provinces. D.Foreign powers tried to take over the Chinese government but failed.
c
Which of the following was an external factor that contributed to the decline of the Qing dynasty? A.superior British technology B.growth of opium in India C.sale of opium in China D.rapid growth of population in China
c
Which of the following was one of the Three People's Principles? A.military rule B.capitalism C.nationalism D.no taxes
c
Why did China go to war against Japan? A.to take over control of Japan B.to win control of Taiwan C.to keep control of inroads into Korea D.to keep Germany out of China
c