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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which rebellion began in the 1850s?

2. What is Kissinger's first name?

3. The Chinese referred to the British as ____.

4. The high point of the _____ Dynasty was also the turning point for China.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Kissinger address the history of the Chinese-Indian borders?

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

5. How does Kissinger explain the Nian Rebellion?

6. What was the Taiping Rebellion? When did it take place?

7. Who would be put in charge of the new system that would replace Qing?

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

9. How and why does Kissinger compare Confucius to Machiavelli?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

China always saw itself as a superior country in both power and culture. Examine this mentality. What gave China the impression that it was superior? Was it superior? How did it show this superiority over its enemies? How did other countries view this standpoint? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Write an opinion on the future of the United States economy and how it is/will be affected by China. How has the United States relied on China in recent years during times of economic downturn? How might China help the United States during periods of economic recovery? What might China want in return? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Sun Tzu is one of the most legendary Chinese figures, particularly when it comes to the Art of War. Write an essay on Sun Tzu, his teachings and beliefs, and his impact on war in China.

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