Opium War Causes
What initially happened between China and Britain that eventually led to the Opium Wars?
Britain wanted tea from China, however they could not afford the silver cost so they resorted to selling opium to the Chinese.
Who won the first opium war?
Britain
Who was Hong Xiuquan and why was he important?
He was the leader of the Taiping rebellion.
What was the Taiping rebellion?
A Christian- inspired rural rebellion that threatened to topple the Qing Empire
What is a secondary source?
A book, article, or other source that provides information about an object of study but does not constitute direct, first-hand evidence.
Why did the Chinese want to stop the sale of opium?
Too many people were getting addicted.
When did the First Opium War end?
1842
What did Hong view himself as?
The brother of Jesus Christ / China's son of God.
What three Chinese goods were in high demand?
Silk, porcelain, and tea
What is a primary source?
A document, first-hand account, or other source that constitutes direct evidence of an object of study.
How did China react to not being able to stop the trading of Opium?
They threw the Opium into the sea.
What city did the British take control of after the First Opium War?
Hong Kong
What was Hong trying to accomplish before he hallucinated?
Passing the imperial exams.
Why were the Taiping rebels nicknamed "Longhairs?"
They did not cut their hair in the traditional style, instead letting it grow out.
What things should you consider when working out if a source is reliable. Provide two examples.
Possible answers:
Author and their qualifications, intention of source, type of websites
When did the first opium war officially begin?
1839
Which Treaty was signed after the first Opium war?
Nanjing Treaty
How many people died in the Taiping rebellion?
~ 20 million
What was kowtowing?
An act of showing deference/reverence to another party. While kowtowing one had to kneel and touch the ground with their forehead.
Put the dates in the right order: 2022, 198BCE, 600CE, 328BCE, 1972, 400CE
328BCE, 198BCE, 400CE, 600CE, 2022
What was opium made from?
Poppy flowers
Provide two things that were in the Nanjing treaty.
Opening of treaty ports
Cession of Hong Kong
What social reforms did the rebellion desire?
"Property in common" (equal distribution), equality for women, replacement of established religions in China.
Who helped the Chinese to overthrow the Taiping rebellion?
The Europeans.
Correctly reference the following:
The author is Joe Nevile, and he wrote an article published on a website called History Rocks (www.historyrocks.com/modern_china_is_interesting). The article name is Modern China is Interesting and it was published in 2018.
Nevile, J. (2018). Modern China is Interesting. History Rocks. www.historyrocks.com/modern_china_is_interesting