11 Questions
Guangzhou was the only port open for foreign ______
trade
Britain suffered from losses from its trade with ______
China
Lin Zexu destroyed a large amount of ______
opium
Officials encouraged corruption among officials and made the government ______
ineffective
A British sailor beat a Chinese person to death in ______
Kowloon
In 1841, Britain took over a few coastal ______
cities
Who was sent by the government in 1839 to ban opium in Guangzhou?
Lin Zexu
What were the main problems caused by opium according to the text?
Corruption among officials, weak army, addiction among people
What actions led to the outbreak of the First Opium War between China and Britain?
Britain attacking China, negotiation failure in Tianjin, war in Guangzhou
Which treaty did China sign after being defeated in the First Opium War?
Treaty of Nanjing
What was the primary reason behind Britain's decision to attack China in 1840?
Trade disputes and conflicts with the Qing government
Test your knowledge on the indirect causes of the Opium Wars focusing on China's attitude towards trade, Britain's trade with China, problems caused by opium among officials, army, and people.
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