AP Success - AP World History: Western Influence in China, 19th C.
Source 1
"I have heard that with their new methods the Westerners have found that the movements of the Earth confirm closely to those of the heavens. This can be of assistance in fixing the calendar...I have heard that the Westerners' method of clearing sand from harbors is very effective...Also, for agricultural and sericultural tools, and things required for the various crafts, they mostly use mechanical wheels...There are many intelligent people in China. Surely there are some who, having learned from the barbarians, can surpass them..."
Feng Guifen, "On the Adoption of Western Learning," 1860
Question 1
According to Feng Guifen, what aspect of Western knowledge did he believe could be beneficial to China?
Question 2
What does Feng Guifen suggest about the potential of the Chinese people in relation to Western learning?
Question 3
The source from Feng Guifen reflects an attitude that is best described as:
Question 4
Feng Guifen's comments on Western methods of clearing sand from harbors primarily relates to which of the following areas?
Question 5
The reference to 'mechanical wheels' in the context of agricultural and sericultural tools indicates that Western influence in China during the 19th century included:
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