Chinese Republic and Japanese Imperialism History Quiz

What major challenge did Chinese statesmen face while seeking to modernize and strengthen the Chinese Republic before 1949?

• The influence of foreign powers

• The presence of a strong central government

• The opposition from warlords

• The establishment of Communist China

Why were the warlords difficult for the central government to defeat?

• They had strong foreign alliances.

• They were independent rulers who could thwart efforts by the central government.

• They were supported by the people.

• They had superior military technology.

When was Communist China established?

• 1939

• 1945

• 1949

• 1952

What was the central government lacking that prevented it from overthrowing the warlords and creating a strong united Chinese Republic?

• Adequate military training

• The support of the people

• The necessary resources

• A clear strategy

After the defeat of the Boxer Revolts, to which country did Chinese intellectuals look as an example for modernising successfully?

• Japan

• United States

• United Kingdom

• France

Who was the future leader of Nationalist China that studied military strategy in Japan?

• Sun Yat-sen

• Mao Zedong

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Zhou Enlai

What was the name of the league formed by Sun Yat-sen?

• United League

• Nationalist League

• People's League

• Revolutionary League

What became the inspiration for Chinese nationalism according to the text?

• The policy of the United League

• The military strategy of Japan

• The Three Principles of the People

• The modernisation of the Western powers

Who became the regent after Emperor Dowager Cixi died in 1908?

• Puyi

• Sun Yat-sen

• Yuan Shikai

• Prince Chun

In which year did Wuhan and seven southern provinces declare independence?

• 1908

• 1911

• 1912

• 1905