19th Century Chinese and Global History

The video explores the impact of imperialism in Asia, focusing on the British, Russian, and American influences. It discusses the Industrial Revolution's role in shifting global power, Russia's expansion in Central Asia, and the United States' rise as an imperial power. The video also covers Japan's Meiji Restoration and China's struggles with European and Japanese imperialism, leading to significant historical events like the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions.

What was a major factor that allowed Europeans to travel to Asia more quickly during the Industrial Revolution?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The use of coal as a power source

• The construction of the Suez Canal

• The development of the compass

Which region did Russia attempt to expand into after the Crimean War?

• The Balkans

• The Middle East

• Central Asia

• Scandinavia

Who led the guerrilla fighters against Russian rule in the Caucasus?

• Tsar Nicholas

• Vladimir Lenin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Imam Shamil

What was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War?

• Russia gained control of Korea

• Russia and Japan formed an alliance

• Japan defeated Russia

• The war ended in a stalemate

Which event marked the United States' emergence as a global power?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The construction of the Panama Canal

What was the Great White Fleet's purpose in Japan?

• To establish a military base

• To open trade relations

• To conduct scientific research

• To colonize Japan

What was the Taiping Rebellion's main goal?

• To expel foreign powers from China

• To create a society without poverty

• To overthrow the Qing dynasty

• To establish a communist state

What was the Self-Strengthening Movement in China?

• A diplomatic initiative to form alliances

• A military campaign against Japan

• An effort to modernize using Western ideas

• A cultural revival of traditional Chinese values

Who were the Boxers in the Boxer Rebellion?

• A coalition of European traders

• A Chinese secret society

• A group of foreign diplomats

• A faction of the Qing army

What was the long-term impact of the Boxer Rebellion on China?

• Increased foreign influence in Chinese politics

• Strengthening of the Qing dynasty

• Establishment of a democratic government

• Rise of communism under Mao Zedong