Modern China - Friday Quiz

Who won the Chinese Civil War?

• Mao Zedong and the Communist Party

• Chiang Chai-shek and the Nationalist Party

• Sun Yat-sen and the Nationalist Party

• Emperor Qin and his dynasty

Which was NOT a change made by Mao Zedong during the Communist Revolution?

• Created a command ecnoomy

• Isolated the country

• The Great Leap Forward from 1959-1961

• Issued Tank Man to stand in front of the tanks.

What was a negative aspect of China's massive ecnomic growth that began in 1979?

• Growth led to air, water, and land pollution.

• The GDP within the nation rose significantly

• Free-market reforms were issued leading to more freedom.

• Human rights were no longer violated throughout the country.

Which was not an incident where human rights were violated within China.

• Invasion of Tibet in 1950

• The 1948 Olympics

• Tiananmen Square "Tank Man" 1989

• One-child Policy (1979)

Identify the reason why European countries wanted to colonize Southeast Asia.

• The countries ability to develop industries to help the local citizens

• The close bond they formed with the current leaders

• The ability to travel easily to China

• Profitable trade and desire for power

What conditions were experienced after the end of the Vietnam War?

• The Communist party of Vietnam was completely destroyed

• Millions of people died and the economy was destroyed

• The new leaders formed a close bond with the US President

• The people of Southeast Asia bonded together to support Vietnam

What phrase best describes the Cultural Revolutions that was from 1966-1976.

• Student groups called the Red Guard terrorized adults and scholars, ultimately affecting the economy.

• Student groups called the Red Guard promoted peace and love throughout the nation.

• Adults punished kids that were a part of the Red Guard and made them read Mao's Little Red Book.

• Mao's Little Red Book was burned and instead people promoted the Arts.

In what continent would you find China?

• North America

• South America

• Asia

• Africa

In what continent woudl you find New Zealand?

• North America

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia