The Taiping Rebellion Quiz

What was the primary goal of the Taiping Rebellion?

• To form an alliance with Western powers

• To create a semi-Christian theocratic state

• To establish a democratic government

• To expand Chinese territory

Who led the Taiping Rebellion?

• Sun Yat-sen

• Mao Zedong

• Hong Xiuquan

• Chiang Kai-shek

Why did the British and French decide not to support the Taiping rebels?

• They supported the Taiping religious beliefs

• They were allies with the Qing government

• They were concerned about losing trade concessions

• They had no interest in Chinese affairs

What was a significant religious reason for the Western powers' opposition to the Taiping Rebellion?

• Hong Xiuquan's claim to be Jesus Christ's younger brother

• The Taiping rebels' conversion to Islam

• The Taiping rebels' rejection of all religious beliefs

• The Taiping rebels' alliance with the Vatican

What was the ultimate fate of the Taiping Rebellion?

• It successfully overthrew the Qing government

• It resulted in a stalemate

• It led to a peaceful resolution

• It was defeated and ended in failure