War And Revolution: History Trivia Facts Test! Quiz

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Below is a history trivia on the American war and revolution. This is a time in which the Americans fought the British for their freedom and ended with the declaration of Independence being prepared and signed. Take up the quiz below and get to see how much you understand about the events that took place. All the best, and keep studying!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The British responded to the blockade of Canton with force, which led the ___________.

    Correct Answer
    Opium War
    opium war
  • 2. 

    The Tai Ping rebellion was begun by ______________.  

    Correct Answer
    Hon Xiuquan
    hon xiuquan
  • 3. 

    Europeans living in the five ports lived in their own sections and where not subject to Chinese laws.  This was policy was called _______________.

    Correct Answer
    extraterritoriality
  • 4. 

    By 1800, only one Chinese port was open to Chinese trade.  This port was known as ________ to the Europeans.

    Correct Answer
    Canton
    canton
  • 5. 

    In the 1800's, the ________ dynasty was declining due to external and internal pressures.

    Correct Answer
    Qing
    qing
  • 6. 

    The Mandate of Heaven set up a situation where all dynasties go through a period of rises and falls.  This was called the ___________.

    Correct Answer
    dynastic cycle
    Dynastic Cycle
    Dynastic cycle
  • 7. 

    The ___________ was a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

    Correct Answer
    kowtow
    Kowtow
  • 8. 

    When the Chinese refused to improve Britain's balance of trade, the British resorted to illegally importing ______________.

    Correct Answer
    opium
  • 9. 

    The ____________ ended the Opium War.

    Correct Answer
    Treaty of Nanjing
  • 10. 

    The ____________, refers to China's belief that they were in between heaven and the barbarians who were below them.

    Correct Answer
    Middle Kingdom
    middle kingdom
  • 11. 

    Chinese civilization developed between the _____________ and the Chiang Jiang rivers.

    Correct Answer
    Huang He
    huang he
    Yellow
  • 12. 

    China's geography led Chinese civilization to develop ___________ and unique.

    Correct Answer
    isolated
  • 13. 

    True/False:  The Mandate of Heaven set up a "right of revolution".

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 14. 

    True/False:  The Mandate of Heaven stated that the Chinese Emperor was a god.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 15. 

    Which of the following was NOT a result of the Treaty of Nanjing?     

    • A.

      Five ports were opened to British trade

    • B.

      Taxes were limited on British goods

    • C.

      The opium trade was outlawed

    • D.

      China paid the cost of the war

    Correct Answer
    C. The opium trade was outlawed

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