Chinese History

1. The construction of the Great Wall of China (as it appears today) was completed during which Chinese dynasty?

Correct Answer: Ming - You were incorrect ( 48% got it correct )
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2. What was the name of the Chinese emperor who, in 221 B.C., unified China?

Correct Answer: Shih Huang-ti - You were correct. ( 55% got it correct )
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3. The Mongol dynasty, which lasted from 1206 A.D. to 1368 A.D., was known as the ______ dynasty.

Correct Answer: Yuan - You were correct. ( 51% got it correct )
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4. In 1949, Chiang Kai-Shek and his military followers were forced onto Taiwan by the communists, led by Mao Tse-tung. What was the name of the political party led by Chiang?

Correct Answer: Guomindang - You were correct. ( 58% got it correct )
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5. During the Ming dynasty, an Italian jesuit gained favor in the imperial court and led the way for other Christians to attempt to convert the Chinese people. What was his name?

Correct Answer: Matteo Ricci - You were incorrect ( 31% got it correct )
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6. From 1966-1976, Mao Tse-tung rallied millions of his red guards in a revolutionary crusade. What was this 'revolution' called?

Correct Answer: the cultural revolution & cultural revolution & the great proletarian cultural revolution & great proletarian cultural revolution -You were correct. ( 34% got it correct )
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7. What was the name of the Chinese capital city during the Han dynasty?

Correct Answer: Loyang - You were incorrect ( 31% got it correct )
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8. During the late Qing dynasty, in 1900, a rebellion occurred, centered on ridding China of foreign imperialist powers. What was the name of this rebellion?

Correct Answer: boxer & boxer rebellion & the boxers &... [continues]

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