China Trivia Quiz: Fun Questions & Flashcards

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What is the population of China?

Over 1 million people

Over 1.4 billion people (correct)

Over 1.6 billion people

Over 1.2 billion people

What was the policy implemented by the Qing dynasty to suppress anti-Qing sentiment?

The policy of valuing agriculture and restraining commerce (correct)

The policy of promoting industry and commerce

The policy of promoting technological innovation

The policy of promoting individualism and equality

What was the result of the First Sino-Japanese War?

The cession of Taiwan to Japan

The loss of both A and B (correct)

Qing China's loss of influence in the Korean Peninsula

The strengthening of the Qing dynasty's power

Which country has the world's largest economy by GDP at purchasing power parity?

China Signup and view all the answers

What caused the fall of the Qing dynasty?

The internal unrest and conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What is the political system of China?

Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist state Signup and view all the answers

Who established the Republic of China?

Sun Yat-sen Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty marked the beginning of China's political system based on hereditary monarchies?

Xia dynasty Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Ming dynasty?

Zhu Yuanzhang Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Second Sino-Japanese War?

The weakening of the Chinese Nationalist government Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Boxer Rebellion?

It weakened the Qing dynasty Signup and view all the answers

What is the world's largest standing army by military personnel?

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Who was the last emperor of China?

Puyi Signup and view all the answers

What is the Great Wall of China?

A series of fortifications built to protect China from foreign invasions Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China?

Qing dynasty Signup and view all the answers

Which event weakened the Qing dynasty in the 19th century?

The Boxer Rebellion Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of press freedom in China?

Low level of press freedom Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

China is a country in East Asia with a population of over 1.4 billion people.
It has an area of approximately 9.6 million square kilometers, making it the world's third-largest country by total land area.
China has a long history, with early dynastic rule dating back to the Xia dynasty in the 21st century BCE.
The country has undergone many political changes, including the collapse of the monarchy in 1912 and the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
The Chinese Communist Party currently governs China as a unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist state.
China ranks poorly in measures of democracy, transparency, press freedom, religious freedom, and ethnic equality.
The country is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a founding member of several multilateral and regional cooperation organizations.
China has the world's largest economy by GDP at purchasing power parity and is the world's largest manufacturer and exporter.
The Chinese government has been criticized for human rights abuses, including mass censorship, mass surveillance, and suppression of dissent.
China is a nuclear-weapon state with the world's largest standing army by military personnel and the second-largest defense budget.- The Xia dynasty marked the beginning of China's political system based on hereditary monarchies.
The Shang dynasty ruled the plain of the Yellow River in eastern China from the 17th to the 11th century BCE.
The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, united the Warring States' walls to form the Great Wall of China.
The Han dynasty expanded the empire's territory considerably, with military campaigns reaching Central Asia, Mongolia, South Korea, and Yunnan.
The Tang and Song dynasties were a golden age for Chinese economy, technology, and culture.
The Mongol conquest of China began in 1205 with the gradual conquest of Western Xia by Genghis Khan, who also invaded Jin territories.
A peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang led a rebellion that overthrew the Yuan in 1368 and founded the Ming dynasty as the Hongwu Emperor.
The Qing dynasty, which lasted from 1644 until 1912, was the last imperial dynasty of China.
The 19th century saw the great Chinese diaspora began, and the ill-fated anti-foreign Boxer Rebellion of 1899–1901 further weakened the dynasty.
On 1 January 1912, the Republic of China was established, and Sun Yat-sen of the Kuomintang (the KMT or Nationalist Party) was proclaimed provisional president.

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Test your knowledge of China's rich history and current affairs with our trivia quiz! From the early dynasties to the establishment of the People's Republic of China, this quiz covers key events and facts about China's political system, economy, and society. See how much you know about China's cultural and technological achievements, as well as its challenges and controversies, including human rights issues and geopolitical tensions. Whether you're a history buff, a current events follower, or simply curious about China, this quiz