Imperialism in East and Southeast Asia: Key Concepts and Events

What was the primary cause of the first Opium War?

• The Chinese refusal to trade with Europe

• The British desire for Chinese silk

• The Chinese invasion of British territories

• The British trade of opium in China

What was the Taiping Rebellion?

• A peaceful protest against the Qing Dynasty

• A rebellion led by a cultish Christian group

• A movement to modernize China

• A war between China and Japan

What natural disaster significantly impacted China in 1852?

• A severe drought

• A massive earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• The reversal of the Yellow River

What was the result of the Second Opium War?

• The Qing Dynasty was strengthened

• China defeated the British and French

• The British and French gained more influence in China

• China gained control over Hong Kong

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

• A peaceful protest against the Qing Dynasty

• A war between China and Japan

• A rebellion against foreign influence in China

• A movement to modernize China

Who led the squadron of steam-powered warships to Japan in 1853?

• President Millard Fillmore

• Nicholas II of Russia

• Commodore Matthew Perry

• Queen Victoria

What was the Meiji Restoration?

• The restoration of the Shogun's power

• The restoration of the emperor's power

• A rebellion against foreign influence

• A movement to isolate Japan

What was a significant factor in Japan's successful industrialization?

• Abundant natural resources

• Cheap labor and wealthy investors

• Isolation from foreign influence

• Support from the Qing Dynasty

Which country did Japan defeat in 1904?

• Russia

• Germany

• China

• France

What was a major reason for Japan's desire to expand its territory?

• To avoid foreign influence

• To support the Qing Dynasty

• To gain valuable raw materials

• To spread democracy