Question

The Treaty of Shimonoseki required China to _____.

pay Japan for losses during the war
recognize the independence of Hainan
give Taiwan to Japan
cease trade with India

Answer 1

give taiwan to Japan

pay Japan for losses during the war

Step-by-step explanation:

In the text, it states, "In 1895, the Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed, ending the war. As part of the treaty, China had to recognize the independence of Korea and pay Japan for losses during the war. Japan acquired the Liaotung Peninsula and Taiwan."

Answer 2

The Treaty of Shimonoseki required China to pay Japan for losses during the war and to give Taiwan to Japan. China was forced to fully recognized Korea's autonomy and independence, pay war indemnities to Japan and for Korea to hand Taiwan, which was then called Formosa, to Japan.