In the early nineteenth century, the major British export from India to China was
a. tea.
b. opium.
c. coffee.
d. porcelain.
Answer: b. opium.
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A) was torn apart by repeated dynastic overthrows. B) was in retreat from Christian attacks. C) reached its peak of peace and political continuity. D) was more divided by religious than political conflict. E) was much more stable than Christian Europe.
The medical doctor who formed the Revive China Society was
A. Cixi. B. Kang Youwei. C. Sun Yat-sen. D. Chiang Kai-shek. E. Quai Ban-le.
All of these conditions resulted from unequal treaties or negotiations between Britain and China EXCEPT
a. the opening of five additional ports of trade to foreign nations. b. the acquisition of Hong Kong by the British. c. provisions of extraterritoriality for the British. d. the execution of the emperor. e. the creation of international communities.
All of the following were true about the southern African state of Zimbabwe except
A. it was located south of the Zambezi River. B. it played no significant role in the gold trade with the Swahili states to the east. C. it derived great wealth from its role in expanded trade activities between coastal Africa and regions of the continent's interior. D. a possible explanation for its demise may have been its unsound environmental practices, such as overgrazing. E. it had a significant role in the gold trade with the Swahili states.