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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Traditionally, China did not on technology or military power but relied upon two of its most deeply traditional resources: the analytical abilities of its diplomats, and the endurance and ____________ of its people.
(a) Inner warriors.
(b) Cultural confidence.
(c) Strength.
(d) Gentleness.

2. Which rebellion began in the 1850s?
(a) Pinyin.
(b) Zedong.
(c) Nian.
(d) Qong.

3. The Count managed to open Urga, which is located in which region?
(a) Burma.
(b) North Vietnam.
(c) Hong-Kong.
(d) Mongolia.

4. A new gap in authority began to appear after the occurrence of the Qiying-_______ negotiations.
(a) Pottinger.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Macartney.
(d) Wilshire.

5. Who was considered to be China's principal threat at this time?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) Britain.
(d) Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "tian xia" mean?

2. What word is best used to describe Li Hongzhang?

3. Which method is used to translate Chinese close to the Roman alphabet?

4. China underwent a "century of _____" before giving into national communism.

5. China saw itself as being in the center of the world and often referred to itself as the _____.

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