China Resists Outside Influence

Why did the Chinese look down on foreigners?

Why did China reject England's offers?

What gifts did the English ambassador bring to the Wing emperor?

• clocks

• globes

• musical instruments

• hot-air balloon

What new crops helped China to be prosperous at this time?

• maize

• sweet photos

• coffee

• peanuts

What product did foreigners find the Chinese would buy?

Who was the leader of the Taiping Rebellion?

What Chinese city became the capital of the Taiping state?

• Beijing

• Nanjing

• Shanghai

• Luoyang

What were the goals of the Taiping Rebellion?