Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 19 August 2015 Chapter 32 Outline Societies at Crossroads Hong Xiuquan, 3rdson of poor fam., grew up on farm in south China 50km. from Guangzhou; neighbors made him village teacher so he could study for civil service 1828-37, took exams 3 times/failed to obtain degree Suffered emote. Collapse, lapsed into delirium that lasted 40 days, exp?d. visions Resumed position as village teacher After failing exams 4thtime in 1843, studied Christianity; came to believe during illness he visited heaven/learned from God that younger brother was Jesus Christ Believed God revealed to him destiny was to reform China/make heavenly kingdom Baptized himself/built community of disciples
Societies at Crossroads
Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 19 August 2015 Chapter 32 Outline Societies at Crossroads Hong Xiuquan, 3rdson of poor fam., grew up on farm in south China 50km. from Guangzhou; neighbors made him village teacher so he could study for civil service 1828-37, took exams 3 times/failed to obtain degree Suffered emote. Collapse, lapsed into delirium that lasted 40 days, exp?d. visions Resumed position as village teacher After failing exams 4thtime in 1843, studied Christianity; came to believe during illness he visited heaven/learned from God that younger brother was Jesus Christ Believed God revealed to him destiny was to reform China/make heavenly kingdom Baptized himself/built community of disciples
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