DP China 1

Traditional Chinese historians consider what events as the significant point in the beginning of Modern China?

• The Opium Wars 
• The arrival of European explorers and missionaries during the Ming priod
• The ascension of the Ch'ing in 1644
• The end of the Mongol Yuan dynasty

Why does Hsu say the convergence of Chinese and Western history not begin before 16th century?

• Because of the language barrier
• Because neither Western Europe or China were aware of the other
• Because of Chinese isolationism
• Because Western civilisation moved west from Greece, whilst Chinese civilisation moved south from the Yellow River

What was the overriding consideration of the Ch'ing dynasty?

• To maintain itself
• To expand its territory
• To increase its glory
• To subjegate the Han people to the Manchu

Which event proved the inadequacy of the 'Self-strengthening movement'?

• The Boxer Rebellion 
• The burning of the Old Summer Palace in 1860
• Defeat in the war with Japan in 1895
• The British occupation of Hong Kong

What was seen as the strongest check on an Emperor's conduct?

• Censure by his siblings
• Rebellion
• Censure by the 6 Boards
• Over ruling by the 9 Ministers

Which of the following was NOT a category of nobility in the Ch'ing system?

• The Bannermen
• Titular nobles
• Imperial clansmen
• Imperial Mandarins

Why were Princes and Adjutants General excluded from the Grand Council prior to the appointment of Prince Kung in 1853?

• To prevent them becoming too powerful and rivalling the Emperor
• Because the Manchu Princes were only interested in their social standing
• Because politics was seen as demeaning for Royalty
• To encourage the participation talented individuals on a meritocratic system

Which of the following were not titular nobles in Ch'ing China?

• Duke
• Marquis
• Earl
• Margrave

Which of the following was not a method of preferential treatment received by The Bannermen.

• Imperial charters for trade 
• Annual pension
• Land for cattle raising
• Allotments of rice and cloth

Who had the power to issue orders to the 6 Boards of the province?

• The Emperor and Grand Council
• The Emperor only
• The Grand Council only
• Individual Grand councillors