Question

the taiping rebellion and boxer rebellion had which of the following in common? a. each led to the establishment of new dynasties that briefly controlled all of china. b. each targeted any person practicing non - chinese traditions with persecution and violence. c. each promoted tolerance for chinese christians who worked closely with europeans. d. each made it difficult for the qing dynasty to resist european economic interference.

Explanation:

• A is incorrect: Neither rebellion established a new dynasty controlling all of China; the Taiping controlled only parts of southern China, and the Boxers were suppressed without seizing full power.
• B is incorrect: The Taiping Rebellion was led by a Christian-influenced leader and tolerated/embraced some non-Chinese religious ideas, so it did not target all non-Chinese traditions.
• C is incorrect: The Boxers violently targeted Christians (both Chinese and foreign), so they did not promote tolerance for Chinese Christians aligned with Europeans.
• D is correct: Both rebellions drained the Qing dynasty's military and financial resources, weakening its ability to push back against European economic demands and incursions in late 19th-century China.

Answer:

D. Each made it difficult for the Qing dynasty to resist European economic interference.