Great Powers Divide China

Questions

Question 1. Besides the

Chinese dragon, what nations attacking the dragon are shown and labeled in the cartoon?

AnswerA. Lion – Great Britain B. Bear – RussiaC. Leopard – JapanD. Wolf – Italy E. Rooster – France F. Eagle – Germany G. Double Headed Buzzard

– Austria-Hungry H. Bald Eagle – United

States

Questions

Question

2. Identify and explain which animals are drawn larger than the others.

Answer

The bear and lion have a large influence in China. The smaller animals want access to China.

Questions

Question 3. What characteristics

do all these animals share in reality?

Answer Animals are

predators or birds of prey.

Question 4. What do the animals

have in common in the cartoon?

Answer Animals are armed

with weapons, crowns, and military headgear.

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Question 5. How is the United States

shown in the cartoon?

Answer United States wants to

take part in China but thinks the rules are unfair.

Question 6. What does this show

about the opinion of the cartoonist regarding the imperialist powers in China?

Answer Change the policy from

Sphere of Influence to an Open Door Policy in China.