6 Questions
Who led the Tai Ping Rebellion (1850-1864) in China?
Hong Xiuquan
What did Hong Xiuquan view himself as in relation to Jesus?
His older brother
Which city did the rebels capture in March 1853 during the Tai Ping Rebellion?
Nanjing
How many people were massacred by the rebels when they seized Nanjing?
25k
What event led to the Chinese agreeing to legalize opium trade and open new ports to foreign trade?
Opium War
What policy did reformers call for after the Tai Ping Rebellion to modernize China?
"Self strengthening"
Test your knowledge on the Tai Ping Rebellion (1850-1864) led by Hong Xiuquan, a Christian convert who proclaimed himself the younger brother of Jesus and aimed to overthrow the Qing dynasty in China. Learn about the peasant revolt, the establishment of the 'Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace', and the European reactions to the rebellion.
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