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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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) Cultural confidence.
(b) Inner warriors.
(c) Strength.
(d) Gentleness.

2. China has produced a greater share of total world GDP than any Western civilization in ____ of the last 20 centuries.
(a) 19.
(b) 20.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

3. It was stated that Nian and ____ were places that constituted organic disease.
(a) Li.
(b) Zongli.
(c) Taiping.
(d) Beijing.

4. How many times has Kissinger visited China?
(a) 50.
(b) 75.
(c) 100.
(d) 40.

5. Who is the ancient sage often referred to in the text?
(a) Homer.
(b) Confucius.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plato.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which period did the decline take place?

2. In what month was the meeting called?

3. Kissinger compares the unification to which European treaty in 1648?

4. A new gap in authority began to appear after the occurrence of the Qiying-_______ negotiations.

5. The Chinese learned to play the ____ off one another.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the existence and myth of the Yellow Emperor relate to the history of Confucius?

2. Why were the Chinese approached by the "red-haired barbarians" of Britain in regards to free trade?

3. According to Kissinger, the tale of the Yellow Emperor is the beginning of China as an entity. However, in Chinese legend, although no other history exists, the Yellow Emperor appears to have arrived to save China. What is the legend?

4. What were the The Qiying-Pottinger negotiations? What did the negotiations change between China and the West?

5. Examine the first appearance of Chinese characters as they came into being.

6. Discuss China's long experience with naval expeditions and exploits.

7. At its peak, what was the size and scope of the Chinese empire?

8. What was the Nian Rebellion? When did it occur? Who took over the government?

9. What did China do to combat the threats from the Europeans?

10. How did China perceive Europe? What was Britain's goal?

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