Qing Dynasty and Boxer Rebellion

The video discusses the decline of China's power in the late 19th century due to lack of industrialization, leading to European imperialism. It covers the concept of spheres of influence, where European and Asian powers controlled parts of China. The US proposed an Open Door Policy for equal trade opportunities. The Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese response to foreign influence, but it was suppressed by a multinational force. The video concludes with China's transition to a republic in 1912, marking a significant shift in its history.

What was the main reason for China's decline in power during the late 19th century?

• Isolationist policies

• Lack of natural resources

• Failure to industrialize

• Overpopulation

Which European country was the first to establish a foothold in China?

• Germany

• Portugal

• France

• Britain

What term is used to describe the areas controlled by foreign powers in China?

• Mandates

• Spheres of influence

• Colonies

• Protectorates

What was the primary goal of the United States' Open Door Policy?

• To close China to European trade

• To allow equal trading rights for all nations in China

• To annex Chinese territories

• To promote Chinese industrialization

Which country was notably absent from the spheres of influence in China?

• United States

• Japan

• Germany

• France

Which group led the Boxer Rebellion in China?

• The Chinese Nationalist Party

• The Society of Harmonious Fists

• The Taiping Rebels

• The Qing Dynasty

What was the outcome of the Boxer Rebellion?

• The Boxers successfully expelled all foreigners

• The Qing Dynasty regained full control

• A multinational force defeated the Boxers

• China became a colony of Japan

In what year did the Qing Dynasty collapse?

• 1912

• 1899

• 1905

• 1920

Who was the first president of the Republic of China?

• Mao Zedong

• Sun Yat-sen

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Yuan Shikai

What significant change occurred in China after the fall of the Qing Dynasty?

• China became a republic

• China isolated itself from the world

• China became a monarchy

• China was divided into colonies