Taiping Rebellion

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About how many people died during the Taiping Rebellion?

• 5-8 million
• 20-30 million
• 10-15 million
• 40-50 million

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Who was the leader of the Taiping Rebellion?

• Hong Xiuquan
• Chiang Kai-shek
• Sun Yat-sen
• Mao Zedong

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What did Hong Xiuquan believe?

• He believed he was the emperor of China
• He believed he was a famous philosopher
• He believed he was a military general
•  He believed he was a son of God sent to reform China.

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Why did people support Hong?

• Personal dislike for Hong's character
• Fear of consequences for not supporting
• Lack of resources and support
• Revolutionary ideas and leadership qualities

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What city did the Taiping Rebellion take and make Taiping’s capital?

• Beijing
• Shanghai
• Guangzhou
• Nanjing

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How did the Taiping Kingdom fall?

• Peaceful transition of power, economic prosperity, and military victories
• Internal conflicts, external pressure from Qing Dynasty forces, and the death of Hong Xiuquan
• Successful diplomacy, technological advancements, and population growth
• Natural disasters, economic collapse, and invasion by neighboring tribes

Categorize

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Foundation of the People's Republic of China

Sparked reforms for education and politics

Bloodiest war of the 1800's

Led to imperialist nations creating Spheres of Influence in Japan

Starts the downfall of dynasties ruling over China

Population in China took over 30 years to recover from deaths

20-35 million people died

Second Opium War starts

Trade routes and traditions change

Christianity recognized by the Qing dynasty

Citizens can practice Christianity

Qing dynasty power is questioned

Ideas from the rebellion inspire leaders of the Chinese Revolution in 1912

Categorize the costs, benefits, and changes of the Taiping Rebellion.

Costs

Benefits

Changes