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What was a key feature of the Qing Golden Age?
What was a key feature of the Qing Golden Age?
What caused the Taiping Rebellion?
What caused the Taiping Rebellion?
Which of the following best describes the Dynastic Cycle?
Which of the following best describes the Dynastic Cycle?
Which event marked the beginning of the Opium trade in China?
Which event marked the beginning of the Opium trade in China?
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What was a consequence of the Qing dynasty unification by the Manchus?
What was a consequence of the Qing dynasty unification by the Manchus?
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What was a significant outcome following the Boxer Rebellion?
What was a significant outcome following the Boxer Rebellion?
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How did the exams impact Chinese society?
How did the exams impact Chinese society?
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During what period did the Qing dynasty experience the most extensive exports?
During what period did the Qing dynasty experience the most extensive exports?
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What was one of the significant strategies employed by the U.S. in negotiating with the CCP?
What was one of the significant strategies employed by the U.S. in negotiating with the CCP?
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Why did Chiang Kai Shek's strategy weaken his forces during the conflict?
Why did Chiang Kai Shek's strategy weaken his forces during the conflict?
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What was a unique approach taken by the CCP during their governance?
What was a unique approach taken by the CCP during their governance?
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How did the PLA treat captured KMT soldiers?
How did the PLA treat captured KMT soldiers?
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What characterized the leadership of the CCP during the conflict?
What characterized the leadership of the CCP during the conflict?
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What was one of the primary reasons for the CCP's victory over the KMT?
What was one of the primary reasons for the CCP's victory over the KMT?
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Which campaign marked a significant advance of the PLA into Western China?
Which campaign marked a significant advance of the PLA into Western China?
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What action did the CCP take against certain social groups to maintain order?
What action did the CCP take against certain social groups to maintain order?
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What was one primary goal of the Han officials who rose to power during the Taiping Rebellion?
What was one primary goal of the Han officials who rose to power during the Taiping Rebellion?
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What major reason contributed to the failure of the reform efforts during the Qing dynasty?
What major reason contributed to the failure of the reform efforts during the Qing dynasty?
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What role did Empress Cixi play in the reform movements during her reign?
What role did Empress Cixi play in the reform movements during her reign?
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What was a consequence of corruption among regional officials during the Qing dynasty?
What was a consequence of corruption among regional officials during the Qing dynasty?
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What was a significant factor behind the Boxer Rebellion?
What was a significant factor behind the Boxer Rebellion?
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Which major event led to the Qing Dynasty being overthrown and China becoming a republic?
Which major event led to the Qing Dynasty being overthrown and China becoming a republic?
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What were the three principles created by Sun Yat-Sen meant to address?
What were the three principles created by Sun Yat-Sen meant to address?
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Which faction emerged following the collapse of the Qing dynasty and struggled for power?
Which faction emerged following the collapse of the Qing dynasty and struggled for power?
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When was the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) established?
When was the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) established?
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What was the initial focus of the Chinese Communist Party when it was created?
What was the initial focus of the Chinese Communist Party when it was created?
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What was the primary focus of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during its early efforts alongside the USSR?
What was the primary focus of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during its early efforts alongside the USSR?
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What event resulted in the execution of CCP members by the KMT in Shanghai?
What event resulted in the execution of CCP members by the KMT in Shanghai?
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Which military strategy allowed the CCP to sustain their operations against the KMT early in the conflict?
Which military strategy allowed the CCP to sustain their operations against the KMT early in the conflict?
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What was one of the significant outcomes of the Zunyi Conference for Mao Zedong?
What was one of the significant outcomes of the Zunyi Conference for Mao Zedong?
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During the Second Sino-Japanese War, which leader was associated with the collaborationist government aligned with Japan?
During the Second Sino-Japanese War, which leader was associated with the collaborationist government aligned with Japan?
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What strategy did the CCP employ to gain the support of the rural population during the Long March?
What strategy did the CCP employ to gain the support of the rural population during the Long March?
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What was one consequence of the Nanjing Incident on Chinese-Japanese relations?
What was one consequence of the Nanjing Incident on Chinese-Japanese relations?
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What was Operation Ichigo primarily aimed at achieving?
What was Operation Ichigo primarily aimed at achieving?
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What was a significant factor in the CCP's ability to grow its power during WWII?
What was a significant factor in the CCP's ability to grow its power during WWII?
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Which of the following best describes the CCP's military stance during the early stages of the WWII?
Which of the following best describes the CCP's military stance during the early stages of the WWII?
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Which conference led to agreements between the KMT and CCP to share control of occupied territories?
Which conference led to agreements between the KMT and CCP to share control of occupied territories?
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What was a key motivation behind Chiang Kai-Shek's actions during the Second Sino-Japanese War?
What was a key motivation behind Chiang Kai-Shek's actions during the Second Sino-Japanese War?
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What made the Japanese forces unable to maintain control over the entire country during their campaign in China?
What made the Japanese forces unable to maintain control over the entire country during their campaign in China?
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What event is seen as a significant highlight in the atrocities committed by Japan during its occupation of China?
What event is seen as a significant highlight in the atrocities committed by Japan during its occupation of China?
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Which event marked the beginning of significant Western influence in China during the 19th century?
Which event marked the beginning of significant Western influence in China during the 19th century?
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What was one major outcome of the Treaty of Nanjing?
What was one major outcome of the Treaty of Nanjing?
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What role did Lin Zexu play in the Opium crisis?
What role did Lin Zexu play in the Opium crisis?
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Which rebellion is considered one of the most destructive in Chinese history, leading to millions of deaths?
Which rebellion is considered one of the most destructive in Chinese history, leading to millions of deaths?
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What was a significant internal challenge faced by the Qing dynasty during its rule?
What was a significant internal challenge faced by the Qing dynasty during its rule?
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Who was the leader of the Taiping Rebellion, claiming to be the 'brother of Jesus'?
Who was the leader of the Taiping Rebellion, claiming to be the 'brother of Jesus'?
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Which group was primarily responsible for implementing reforms during the Tongzhi Restoration?
Which group was primarily responsible for implementing reforms during the Tongzhi Restoration?
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What was one of the main causes behind the outbreak of the First Opium War?
What was one of the main causes behind the outbreak of the First Opium War?
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What was a notable characteristic of the Qing Dynasty's response to the challenges it faced?
What was a notable characteristic of the Qing Dynasty's response to the challenges it faced?
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What type of government structure did the Taiping Rebellion advocate for?
What type of government structure did the Taiping Rebellion advocate for?
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Which of the following movements was initiated in response to the internal collapse of the Qing Dynasty?
Which of the following movements was initiated in response to the internal collapse of the Qing Dynasty?
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What was one consequence of the Qing government's perception of Western powers during the 19th century?
What was one consequence of the Qing government's perception of Western powers during the 19th century?
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What was the primary goal of Mao’s promotion of the Red Guard during the Cultural Revolution?
What was the primary goal of Mao’s promotion of the Red Guard during the Cultural Revolution?
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Which of these factors contributed to the decline of the Qing Dynasty?
Which of these factors contributed to the decline of the Qing Dynasty?
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What effect did Western trading practices have on China's economy during the 19th century?
What effect did Western trading practices have on China's economy during the 19th century?
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Which activities were associated with the campaign against the 'Four Olds' during the Cultural Revolution?
Which activities were associated with the campaign against the 'Four Olds' during the Cultural Revolution?
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What was one significant economic impact of Deng Xiaoping's reforms post-Mao?
What was one significant economic impact of Deng Xiaoping's reforms post-Mao?
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What triggered the student demonstrations leading up to the Tiananmen Square protests?
What triggered the student demonstrations leading up to the Tiananmen Square protests?
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What was the CCP's response to the requests for democratic reform from the students?
What was the CCP's response to the requests for democratic reform from the students?
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Which group did Deng Xiaoping primarily focus on in his policies after Mao's death?
Which group did Deng Xiaoping primarily focus on in his policies after Mao's death?
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What was the significance of the Little Red Book during Mao's regime?
What was the significance of the Little Red Book during Mao's regime?
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What kind of economic structure did Xi Jinping promote in contemporary China?
What kind of economic structure did Xi Jinping promote in contemporary China?
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How did the CCP maintain control over dissent after the Tiananmen Square protests?
How did the CCP maintain control over dissent after the Tiananmen Square protests?
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What aspect of society did the Cultural Revolution disrupt the most significantly?
What aspect of society did the Cultural Revolution disrupt the most significantly?
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What role did the PLA play during the Cultural Revolution?
What role did the PLA play during the Cultural Revolution?
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What was a significant consequence of Deng Xiaoping's Responsibility System in agriculture?
What was a significant consequence of Deng Xiaoping's Responsibility System in agriculture?
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What was one of Xi Jinping's major initiatives concerning education?
What was one of Xi Jinping's major initiatives concerning education?
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What political structure does the CCP use to maintain governance?
What political structure does the CCP use to maintain governance?
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Study Notes
Modern China - Introduction
- Zhou Dynasty (1100-221 BCE) emerged on the western periphery of the Shang realm, benefiting from military advantages.
- Mandate of Heaven, a concept under the Zhou, asserted that a leader's authority stemmed from ability and virtue and succeeding generations needed to justify this leadership.
- Mandate of Heaven could be revoked.
- Worship of Heaven was central to Zhou beliefs.
- The Zhou were the first state with a permanent capital.
- The Spring and Autumn period followed (770-475 BCE).
Key Relationships and Principles
- Major principles in Confucianism encompassed lasting societal relationships solidified by rites/rules.
- Li: rite, rules, decorum in relationships (forces enduring a stable society).
- Ren: humaneness, benevolence, humanity.
- Shu: reciprocity, empathy; the golden rule.
- Yi: righteousness; moral obligation.
- Xiao: filial piety; respect for elders.
- Five Principle Relationships: Ruler-Subject, Father-Son, Husband-Wife, Older Brother-Younger Brother, Older Friend-Younger Friend.
Social Hierarchy
- Scholar-Gentry
- Peasants
- Artisans
- Merchants
Daoism
- Dao De Jing: fundamental text outlining the principles of the universe.
- Dao [Tao]: the order of the universe, aiming for harmony.
- Wu Wei: "let nature take its course", or "go with the flow".
Additional Information
- The basic text is "The Dao De Jing"
- It explains the order of the universe and how to live in harmony with it.
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Explore the foundations of Modern China through an introduction to the Zhou Dynasty and the core principles of Confucianism. Understand the significance of the Mandate of Heaven and the five principal relationships that structure society. This quiz will test your knowledge on these fundamental concepts shaping China's historical and cultural landscape.
