The Opium War and Its Consequences

What was the main reason for the trade imbalance between Britain and China in the early 1800s?

• Britain imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese goods.

• Britain imported more opium into China than it exported tea, silk, and porcelain.

• China stopped trading with Britain altogether.

• China exported more opium to Britain.

Who was the Imperial Commissioner responsible for taking action against opium smugglers in 1838?

• Lin Weixi

• Lin Zexu

• The British Governor

• The Emperor of China

What event marked the beginning of the Opium War?

• The British taking control of Shanghai

• The cession of Hong Kong to Britain

• The first shots fired on September 4, 1839

• The signing of the Treaty of Nanjing

Which city did the British take control of in 1840, marking a significant point in the Opium War?

• Nanjing

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Zhoushan

What was one of the key concessions China had to make in the Treaty of Nanjing?

• China received military support from Britain.

• Hong Kong was ceded to Britain.

• China was allowed to export opium to Britain.

• China gained control over British trade.