Taiping Rebellion | 3 Minute History

Chu Twan, after failing civil service exams, had visions and believed he was Jesus' brother. He founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, opposing the Qing dynasty and advocating reforms. The Taiping expanded rapidly, capturing key cities but faced internal strife and external pressures. Despite initial successes, they were eventually defeated by Qing forces with Western aid, leading to the end of the Taiping Rebellion, which significantly weakened the Qing dynasty.

What event led Chu Twan to believe he was the brother of Jesus?

• A vision of a paternal figure in the sky

• A conversation with a Protestant missionary

• His success in the civil service exams

• A dream about the Qing dynasty

Which city did the Taiping forces capture, making it their capital?

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Nanjing

• Guangzhou

What was a significant challenge faced by the Taiping during their expansion?

• Internal peace and stability

• Poor supply lines and costly conflicts

• Lack of followers

• Support from Western powers

Who took over the leadership of the Taiping Kingdom after the internal power struggle?

• Hong Xiuquan

• Li Chu Cheng and Hongrengan

• Shi Dakai

• Charles George Gordon

What was the estimated death toll of the Taiping Rebellion?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 5 million

• 30 million