The First Opium War: Key Events and Consequences in 19th Century China

The video covers the events leading to the First Opium War, starting with Lin Zexu's destruction of opium and the British reaction. It details the initial conflicts, the British technological superiority, and the eventual signing of the Treaty of Nanking, which marked the beginning of China's 'century of humiliation'. The treaty allowed opium trade and ceded Hong Kong to Britain, highlighting the unequal power dynamics between China and Britain.

Who was the Chinese official responsible for confiscating opium from Charles Eliot?

• Lin Zexu

• Daoguang Emperor

• Lord Palmerston

• Yi Shan

What was the primary reason the British continued selling opium to China despite its ban?

• To support Chinese economy

• To promote cultural exchange

• To make significant profits

• To establish political dominance

What was the British strategy when they first arrived at Zhoushan?

• To negotiate peace

• To demand surrender

• To establish trade relations

• To retreat

What were the two main objectives of the British in the First Opium War?

• To support Chinese rebellions and gain allies

• To end Chinese superiority and continue opium trade

• To colonize China and spread Christianity

• To establish a military base and promote tourism

What did the British demand during the failed peace negotiations?

• Hong Kong and recognition as equals

• Exclusive trading rights in Beijing

• Control over the entire Chinese coast

• Complete withdrawal of Chinese forces

Why were the British able to defeat larger Qing forces?

• Superior numbers

• Better technology and training

• Support from other European nations

• Chinese internal conflicts

What was the significance of the HMS Nemesis in the war?

• It was the first Chinese warship

• It was a steam-powered iron warship

• It was a diplomatic vessel

• It was used for trade negotiations

What was one of the key outcomes of the Treaty of Nanking?

• China gained control over British territories

• The British withdrew from all Chinese ports

• Opium trade was banned completely

• Hong Kong was ceded to Britain

What period did the Treaty of Nanking mark the beginning of for China?

• The Golden Age

• The Century of Humiliation

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Exploration

What did China receive in return for the concessions made in the Treaty of Nanking?

• Territorial expansion

• Nothing

• Economic aid

• Military support