Cultural Revolution

When did the Cultural Revolution begin?

• 1966

• 1958

• 1976

• 1972

What was the Cultural Revolution?

• Mao's attempt to regain control of China and get rid of anything "old" in the country

• Introducing democracy to the Chinese people

• Showing the rest of the world how powerful Mao was

• Growing crops and producing steel at a very rapid rate

What is the youth organization called that implemented the aims of the Cultural Revolution?

• The “Gang of Four”

• The Guomindang

• The Mao's Team

• Red Guards

Who were the main victims of the Red Guards? 

• Teachers and Intellectuals
• Mao's wifes 
• Mao's Children
• The Red Guard

what are the four olds

• Old culture

• Old customs

• Old habits

• Old beliefs

• Old rituals

When did the Cultural Revolution end?

• 1973

• 1968

• 1999

• 1976

Why are 16 million young people sent to the countryside?

• For industrialisation against the United States

• For agriculture against famine

• For re-education through labour

• For agriculture through communes

What percentage did China's literacy drop during and after the Cultural Revolution?

• 40%

• 95%

• 5%

• None of the above

What was Mao's "Little Red Book?"

• Instructions for how to be a Communist

• News stories and current events

• Speeches and quotes from Mao for the Chinese people to memorize

New name for China under Mao Zedong

• People's Republic of China
• Mao
• Soviet Union
• Republic of China