The Boxer Rebellion

Description: The Boxer Rebellion was a violent uprising that took place in China from 1899 to 1901. The rebellion was led by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, a secret society that was opposed to foreign influence in China. The rebellion resulted in the deaths of thousands of people, including many foreign missionaries and diplomats.
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What was the name of the secret society that led the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. The Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists

  2. The Red Turbans

  3. The White Lotus Society

  4. The Taiping Rebellion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, also known as the Boxers, was a secret society that was opposed to foreign influence in China. The Boxers believed that they were invincible and that they could defeat the foreign powers with their fists.

What was the main cause of the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. Foreign influence in China

  2. The Qing dynasty's weakness

  3. The Boxer's religious beliefs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Boxer Rebellion was caused by a combination of factors, including foreign influence in China, the Qing dynasty's weakness, and the Boxer's religious beliefs. Foreign influence in China had been growing since the Opium Wars in the 1840s, and many Chinese people resented the presence of foreign missionaries and diplomats. The Qing dynasty was also weak and unable to control the Boxer movement. The Boxer's religious beliefs also contributed to the rebellion. The Boxers believed that they were invincible and that they could defeat the foreign powers with their fists.

When did the Boxer Rebellion take place?

  1. 1899-1901

  2. 1900-1902

  3. 1901-1903

  4. 1902-1904


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Boxer Rebellion took place from 1899 to 1901.

Where did the Boxer Rebellion take place?

  1. Beijing

  2. Tianjin

  3. Shanghai

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Boxer Rebellion took place in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and other parts of China.

How many people died in the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. 100,000

  2. 200,000

  3. 300,000

  4. 400,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Boxer Rebellion resulted in the deaths of over 100,000 people, including many foreign missionaries and diplomats.

What was the outcome of the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. The Qing dynasty was overthrown.

  2. The foreign powers were expelled from China.

  3. The Boxers were defeated.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Boxer Rebellion was defeated by a coalition of foreign powers, including Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan. The Qing dynasty was not overthrown, and the foreign powers were not expelled from China.

What were the long-term consequences of the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. The Qing dynasty was weakened.

  2. Foreign influence in China increased.

  3. The Chinese people became more nationalistic.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Boxer Rebellion had a number of long-term consequences, including the weakening of the Qing dynasty, the increase of foreign influence in China, and the rise of Chinese nationalism.

Which foreign power had the largest military contingent in China during the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. Britain

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Russia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Russia had the largest military contingent in China during the Boxer Rebellion, with over 100,000 troops.

What was the name of the foreign diplomat who was killed by the Boxers in Beijing?

  1. Baron von Ketteler

  2. Herbert Hoover

  3. John Hay

  4. William McKinley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baron von Ketteler, the German ambassador to China, was killed by the Boxers in Beijing in 1900.

What was the name of the Chinese general who led the Boxer forces?

  1. Cixi

  2. Li Hongzhang

  3. Zeng Guofan

  4. Yuan Shikai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cixi, the Empress Dowager of China, was the de facto leader of the Boxer forces.

What was the name of the foreign military force that was sent to China to suppress the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. The Eight-Nation Alliance

  2. The Allied Forces

  3. The International Expeditionary Force

  4. The Multinational Force


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eight-Nation Alliance was a coalition of foreign powers that was sent to China to suppress the Boxer Rebellion. The alliance included Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, Italy, Austria-Hungary, and the United States.

What was the name of the treaty that was signed between China and the foreign powers after the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. The Boxer Protocol

  2. The Treaty of Beijing

  3. The Treaty of Tianjin

  4. The Treaty of Nanking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Boxer Protocol was a treaty that was signed between China and the foreign powers after the Boxer Rebellion. The treaty required China to pay reparations to the foreign powers, to punish the Boxer leaders, and to allow foreign troops to be stationed in China.

What was the name of the Chinese reformer who was executed by the Qing dynasty after the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. Kang Youwei

  2. Liang Qichao

  3. Tan Sitong

  4. Zhang Zhidong


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tan Sitong was a Chinese reformer who was executed by the Qing dynasty after the Boxer Rebellion. Tan Sitong was a supporter of the Hundred Days' Reform, a reform movement that was led by Emperor Guangxu in 1898. After the Boxer Rebellion, Tan Sitong was arrested and executed for his involvement in the reform movement.

What was the name of the Chinese secret society that was founded after the Boxer Rebellion?

  1. The Tongmenghui

  2. The Chinese Revolutionary Alliance

  3. The Kuomintang

  4. The Chinese Communist Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tongmenghui was a Chinese secret society that was founded after the Boxer Rebellion. The Tongmenghui was founded by Sun Yat-sen, a Chinese revolutionary who later became the first president of the Republic of China. The Tongmenghui's goal was to overthrow the Qing dynasty and establish a republic in China.

What was the name of the Chinese revolutionary who led the Xinhai Revolution in 1911?

  1. Sun Yat-sen

  2. Huang Xing

  3. Song Jiaoren

  4. Li Yuanhong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese revolutionary who led the Xinhai Revolution in 1911. The Xinhai Revolution was a successful uprising that overthrew the Qing dynasty and established a republic in China. Sun Yat-sen became the first president of the Republic of China.

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