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The Opium Wars were a series of conflicts between China and Great Britain in the mid-19th century. These wars were fought over the trade of opium, which was being smuggled into China by British merchants. The Chinese government, concerned about the social and economic effects of opium addiction, tried to ban the drug. However, the British government, which was making a significant profit from the opium trade, refused to comply. The resulting conflicts had a profound impact on China's relationship with the West and its internal politics. Test your knowledge of this fascinating period in history with our Opium Wars quiz.
Which country was the main supplier of opium to China during the 19th century?
India
Japan
Vietnam
Thailand
What was the name of the Chinese official who led the campaign against opium during the First Opium War?
Mao Zedong
Sun Yat-sen
Chiang Kai-shek
Lin Zexu
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Nanking, which ended the First Opium War?
China was forced to pay reparations to Britain
China was forced to open five treaty ports to British trade
China was forced to cede Hong Kong to Britain
All of the above
What was the main cause of the Second Opium War?
The Chinese government's refusal to legalize opium trade
The British government's refusal to pay reparations
The Chinese government's mistreatment of foreign missionaries
The British government's mistreatment of Chinese immigrants
What was the name of the British general who led the expedition to Beijing during the Second Opium War?
Charles Gordon
Robert Napier
James Bruce
James Hope Grant
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Tientsin, which ended the Second Opium War?
China was forced to pay reparations to Britain and France
China was forced to open more treaty ports to foreign trade
China was forced to legalize opium trade
All of the above
What was the name of the Chinese emperor who ruled during the Opium Wars?
Kangxi
Qianlong
Daoguang
Guangxu
What was the name of the British company that controlled the opium trade in India during the 19th century?
East India Company
British East India Company
British India Company
British Opium Company
What was the name of the Chinese secret society that rose up against foreign influence during the Boxer Rebellion?
Red Lanterns
White Lotus
Black Flag
Green Gang
What was the outcome of the Boxer Rebellion?
China was forced to pay reparations to foreign powers
China was forced to open more treaty ports to foreign trade
China was forced to grant extraterritorial rights to foreign nationals
All of the above
What was the name of the British politician who advocated for the legalization of opium trade during the 19th century?
William Gladstone
Benjamin Disraeli
Robert Peel
Charles Grey
What was the name of the Chinese general who led the defense of Shanghai during the First Opium War?
Zeng Guofan
Li Hongzhang
Yang Fang
Wei Yuan
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