Question

quiz: the boxer rebellion
true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write \true\ or \false\ in the blank.

1. by 1900, asian powers ruled nearly all of europe.
2. the boxers were a group of french activists.
3. the boxers killed chinese christians and foreigners.
4. a group of international troops attacked beijing, china, to stop the boxer rebellion.
5. britain, france, germany, russia, and china set up spheres of influence in japan.

multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the box.

1. the boxers wanted to destroy everything foreign, including ___.

a. churches
b. mines
c. railroads
d. all of the above

1. a ___ is an area that a foreign power has exclusive rights to trade with.

a. colony
b. protectorate
c. sphere of influence
d. foreign state
short answer
answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. what was the cause of the boxer rebellion?

Explanation:

1. Asian powers did not rule nearly all of Europe in 1900.
2. The Boxers were a Chinese secret - society group, not French activists.
3. The Boxers targeted Chinese Christians and foreigners.
4. An international coalition of troops attacked Beijing to suppress the Boxer Rebellion.
5. These countries set up spheres of influence in China, not Japan.
6. The Boxers opposed foreign presence in all forms, including churches, mines, and railroads.
7. A sphere of influence is an area where a foreign power has exclusive trading rights.
8. Foreign influence and economic problems led to the rebellion.

Answer:

1. false
2. false
3. true
4. true
5. false
6. D. all of the above
7. C. sphere of influence
8. The Boxer Rebellion was caused by a combination of factors including foreign - imperialist encroachment in China, the spread of Christianity which was seen as a threat to traditional Chinese culture, and economic hardships faced by the Chinese people due to unequal treaties and foreign exploitation.