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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "tian xia" mean?
(a) All under Heaven.
(b) Only one Emperor.
(c) Together in faith.
(d) United we stand.

2. Which country joined Britain at this point?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) U.S.
(d) Canada.

3. In what year did Zheng He's expeditions stop abruptly?
(a) 1381.
(b) 1433.
(c) 1473.
(d) 1529.

4. By this time it is believed that China had survived for ____ years.
(a) 3,000.
(b) 5,000.
(c) 4,000.
(d) 2,000.

5. The ____ Emperor is considered to be the founder of China.
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Orange.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which rebellion began in the 1850s?

2. During which period did the decline take place?

3. In what month was the meeting called?

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

5. The ministry's new name translated into:

(see the answer key)

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