Chinese History Flashcard

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Who was the last dynasty of China overthrown by the Nationalist Sun Yat-sen in 1912?

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Qing Dynasty

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What political party did Sun Yat-sen help to establish after overthrowing the Qing Dynasty?

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Nationalist Party

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Who became the leader of the Nationalist Party after Sun Yat-sen's death?

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Chiang Kai-shek

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What was the main conflict in China's civil war from 1927 to 1949?

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Nationalists vs. Communists

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Who was the first communist leader of China in 1949?

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Mao Zedong

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What was the purpose of the Long March led by Mao Zedong?

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To escape the Nationalist army

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Which country invaded China in 1931 and 1937?

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Japan

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What is the official name of China since 1949?

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People's Republic of China

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What was the Great Leap Forward?

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An economic plan to modernize agriculture

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What was the Cultural Revolution?

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A political campaign to revive communism