The Boxer Rebellion (1899–1901, China) — Questions and answers

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What kind of city was Zhao Sanduo roaring in?

Choices

  1. A modern city with cars and skyscrapers.
  2. A city powered by clockwork gears and musical automatons. ✓
  3. A quiet village with only natural sounds.
  4. A city made of sand and ancient ruins.

Answer: A city powered by clockwork gears and musical automatons.

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Why did Empress Dowager Cixi dislike the changes foreigners brought?

Choices

  1. They brought too many delicious new foods.
  2. Their railways and strange machines disrupted the natural order and insulted ancestors. ✓
  3. They introduced new games that were too difficult.
  4. They wanted to build a bigger Forbidden City.

Answer: Their railways and strange machines disrupted the natural order and insulted ancestors.

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What special technique did Zhao Sanduo teach his students from an old scroll?

Choices

  1. The 'Flying Dragon' technique.
  2. The 'Invisible Man' technique.
  3. The 'Iron Shirt' technique. ✓
  4. The 'Whispering Wind' technique.

Answer: The 'Iron Shirt' technique.

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Who was Sir Claude MacDonald?

Choices

  1. A Boxer leader.
  2. The Empress Dowager's main advisor.
  3. The British Minister in Peking. ✓
  4. A student of Zhao Sanduo.

Answer: The British Minister in Peking.

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What did Empress Dowager Cixi want to do with the foreigners?

Choices

  1. Invite them for tea.
  2. Learn their new machines.
  3. Drive them into the sea. ✓
  4. Build more railways with them.

Answer: Drive them into the sea.

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What was about to be tested against modern weapons on June 20, 1900?

Choices

  1. The strength of the clockwork city.
  2. The promise of the 'Iron Shirt'. ✓
  3. The speed of the railways.
  4. The Empress Dowager's new clothes.

Answer: The promise of the 'Iron Shirt'.

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What important advice did Sir Claude MacDonald remind his troops of?

Choices

  1. "Always be kind to your enemies."
  2. "Eat a good meal before battle."
  3. "Know your enemy and know yourself, and you will not be defeated." ✓
  4. "Run away if things get too tough."

Answer: "Know your enemy and know yourself, and you will not be defeated."

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What did Zhao Sanduo know they needed to disable to weaken the Legation's defenses?

Choices

  1. The main clock tower.
  2. The city's musical automatons.
  3. The main steam engine. ✓
  4. The supply of foreign tea.

Answer: The main steam engine.

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What happened right after Zhao Sanduo struck the pressure valve with his sword?

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  1. The Legation's defenses grew stronger.
  2. A beautiful song started playing.
  3. A deafening hiss of steam filled the air, and the engine died. ✓
  4. The battle immediately ended with victory for the Boxers.

Answer: A deafening hiss of steam filled the air, and the engine died.

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What was a lasting impact of the Boxer Rebellion, even though it was crushed?

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  1. China decided to invite more foreigners.
  2. It showed the world China would not tolerate foreign domination forever. ✓
  3. The Qing Dynasty became stronger than ever.
  4. People forgot about the dream of an independent China.

Answer: It showed the world China would not tolerate foreign domination forever.

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