Communism in China

Who was the leader of the Communist party?

• Mao Zedong

• Deng Xiaoping

• George W. Bush

• Emperor Hirohito

When was the Communist state of the People’s Republic of China established

• 1900

• 1989

• 2008

• 1949

Why did poor peasants support the Chinese Communist Party?

• They wanted to work in communes

• It promised them food and a better quality of life

• They had no other option

• Mao Zedong said he would give them money

What was the name of the economic plan that the Chinese government developed in order to boost China’s economy?

• Great Leap Forward

• The Cultural Revolution

• China's Betterment Plan

• Chinese Economic Plan for that moolah

What three problems caused the Great Leap Forward to fail within a year?

• Lack of funds, people, and resources

• Too much money, food, and resources

• Too much government control, too much money, and the people were too eager to work

• Environmental disasters, poor government management, and government corruption

What was the biggest consequence of the Great Leap Forward?

• Famine, 20 million people died

• The economy was boosted

• China became a player in the international setting

• Chinese citizens were given more freedoms.

What does this image represent?

• The Great Leap Forward

• Tiananmen Square

• The Long March

• VJ Day

What is the name of the army of young students that Mao used to enforce policies in the 1960's?

• The Red Guard

• Hitler Youth

• The Youth for Communism

• The great Collective

In China there was a time when Mao wanted to eliminate anyone that criticized his government. What is this time called?

• Long March

• The Middle Way

• The Great Leap Forward

• The Cultural Revolution

Which of the following would happen only in a communist economy?

• A.The government promotes competition 
• The government provides incentives for innovation
• The government emphasizes the production of consumer goods
• The government controls all business activities