Imperialism and Rebellions in Asia

The video explores imperialism in China and Japan, focusing on the Opium Wars, the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions, and the Meiji Restoration. It highlights China's self-sufficiency, the impact of British trade policies, and the division of China into spheres of influence. Japan's response to Western pressure through the Meiji Restoration is also discussed, along with Queen Victoria's role in British imperialism.

What was one of the main reasons Britain faced difficulty in trading with China initially?

• China was not self-sufficient.

• China had no interest in British goods.

• China had a small population.

• China lacked agricultural techniques.

What product did Britain introduce to China to solve the trade imbalance?

• Porcelain

• Opium

• Silk

• Tea

What was the result of the Opium Wars for China?

• China lost and had to open trade with Britain.

• China won and expelled the British.

• China was divided into European colonies.

• China maintained its sovereignty.

What was the Taiping Rebellion?

• A movement to modernize China.

• A peasant-led rebellion against the Qing dynasty.

• A rebellion against foreign influence in China.

• A war between China and Japan.

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

• To ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China.

• To divide China into European colonies.

• To close Chinese markets to foreign powers.

• To promote Chinese isolationism.

What was the main goal of the Boxer Rebellion?

• To modernize China.

• To establish a new Chinese government.

• To expel foreigners and Christians from China.

• To support the Qing dynasty.

How did Japan respond to Western imperialism?

• By forming alliances with China.

• By adopting Western industrial methods.

• By isolating itself further.

• By declaring war on Western powers.

What was the Meiji Restoration?

• A period of Japanese isolation.

• A period of rapid modernization in Japan.

• A movement to expel foreigners from Japan.

• A rebellion against the Japanese emperor.

What tactic did the U.S. use to open trade with Japan?

• Military invasion

• Economic sanctions

• Gunboat diplomacy

• Diplomatic negotiations

What was one of Queen Victoria's contributions to the British Empire?

• She abolished the monarchy.

• She isolated Britain from European affairs.

• She introduced social reforms and charitable programs.

• She expanded the empire to cover 50% of the earth.