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

2. Who is the ancient sage often referred to in the text?

3. In 1859, Frederick ____ arrived in Beijing.

4. Which country was not referred to in this plan?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. The Chinese are very involved in strategy. Examine the Chinese use of strategy and the types of games in which it is employed.

4. What was Kissinger's opening explanation of his time in China?

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

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

7. Abbé Régis-Evariste Huc made observations about China. What did Huc write?

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

9. What did China do to compete with Japan and Russia? When did the Chinese realize that they were not all powerful?

10. Who was Wei Yuan? When did he live? What was his major work? What did the work contain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the long and illustrious career of Henry Kissinger. How effective was Kissinger as Secretary of State? What are the man's opinions about the modern state of affairs between the United States and China? What else has Kissinger done in government? When did he retire? What other books have been written by Kissinger?

Essay Topic 2

Confucius was a little-realized prophet, poet, and philosopher during his time. Posthumously, Confucius' words would help to form a nation that would become one of the world's superpowers. Discuss Confucius. What was his role in the Chinese government? How was Confucius' work viewed during his life? Why did it take generations for Confucius' work to become revered? How is it viewed today?

Essay Topic 3

How might the Sino-American relationship have developed or changed if Richard Nixon had not been forced to resign? What did the Chinese think of the impeachment? How did it affect China's view of the United States? What was Kissinger's role in Sino-American relations after Nixon left office?

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