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

2. Who was China's leader at the time?

3. The Chinese fired upon the contingency from which location?

4. Forces from which country were in place in which location at this time?

5. China often referred to itself as the "Most ____ Nation."

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Kissinger explain the Nian Rebellion?

3. What does Kissinger say about the beginning of the decline of China?

4. What was Prince Gong's plan? Who emulated Prince Gong's work?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How did the Japanese culture compare and contrast to the Chinese culture?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain in details Deng's modernization of China. How did Deng make China a viable country in the global market place? What were his plans? Were all of them successful? What were the biggest changes? How have Deng's changes affected today's China? What other things might Deng have accomplished if he had stayed in office? Do you agree with Deng's choice to retire?

Essay Topic 2

Kissinger states:

"A special feature of Chinese civilization is that it seems to have no beginning. It appears in history less as a conventional nation-state than a permanent natural phenomenon. In the tale of the Yellow Emperor, revered by many Chinese as the legendary founding ruler, China seems already to exist. When the Yellow Emperor appears in myth, Chinese civilization has fallen into chaos. Competing princes harass each other and the people, yet an enfeebled ruler fails to maintain order. Levying an army, the new hero pacifies the realm and is acclaimed as emperor." (Chap. 1, p. 20)

What is meant by this statement? Why is the Yellow Emperor seen as a myth? Why did China need a new hero? Why does this undocumented history make China special?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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