China: civil war and the rise of Communism

What type of government did China have under the rule of the Manchus?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Autocratic

Who controlled much of the land in China during the rule of the Manchus?

• Emperor

• Landlords

• Peasants

What was the primary occupation of most Chinese people during this time?

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Mining

How did famines affect the Chinese population during this period?

• They increased industrialization

• They resulted in many deaths

• They caused a decline in agriculture

What were the three principles called by Sun Yat-sen as the People's Principles?

• Nationalism, Monarchy, Socialsim

• Nationalism, Democracy, Socialism

• Nationalism, Democracy, Communism

According to Sun Yat-sen, what did 'Nationalism' involve?

• Gaining new territories and imposing Chinese rule on other countries

• Freeing China from the control of Europeans and cancelling their special privileges

• Getting rid of the Manchus and turning China into a republic

What did Sun Yat-sen mean by 'Democracy'?

• Allowing the more educated people to have a say in the government

• Establishing an autocracy ruled by a single individual

• Allowing the people to choose their own monarch

How did Sun Yat-sen define 'Socialism' in the context of his principles?

• Establishment of private property for all citizens

• Imposing communist policies in the country

• Implementation of social reforms to improve people's way of life

What was the primary belief of Sun Yat-sen regarding bringing change?

• Revolution

• International alliances

• Peaceful negotiation

Where did Sun Yat-sen receive the majority of his support during attempts to remove the Manchus?

• Northern China

• Eastern China

• Southern China