China: from a semi-colony to a republic
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write 5–6 sentences on how China became a semi-colony.
Harsh treaties, the opening of ports, foreign railways and mines, defeat by Japan, the division into spheres of influence.
2
Show the causes and results of the Xinhai Revolution in a table.
Causes: the Qing crisis, foreign dependence, the railway loan. Results: the dynasty fell, a republic was proclaimed, but power passed to Yuan Shikai.
3
Assess Sun Yat-sen’s activity: name 2 achievements and 2 failures.
Achievements: founded the United League and the Kuomintang; a republic was proclaimed. Failures: forced to give up the presidency; the land question was not solved.
4
Calculate: the Qing dynasty ruled from 1644 to 1912. How many years?
268