W.57: Mao Zedong and Communism in China

When did Communism start gaining traction in China?

• In the late 19th century

• After World War II

• During the Tang Dynasty

• After the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911

Who joined forces to defeat the warlords in China?

• Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai Shek

• Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai

• Mao Zedong and Sun Yat-sen

• Chiang Kai Shek and Sun Yat-sen

What was the 'Long March'?

• A 6000 mile trek to North East China

• A strategic retreat during World War II

• A march for civil rights

• A victory parade by the Kuomintang

Who was elected the leader of the communist party during the Long March?

• Deng Xiaoping

• Mao Zedong

• Chiang Kai Shek

• Zhou Enlai

What year was the People's Republic of China announced?

• 1949

• 1945

• 1960

• 1950

What characterized Mao Zedong's leadership style?

• Democratic and liberal

• Capitalist and free-market

• Authoritarian and revolutionary

• Feudal and traditional

What did Mao's policies aim to eliminate?

• Imperial influences

• Bourgeois elements

• Foreign investments

• Technological advancements

How did Mao view the concept of democracy?

• As the ultimate goal for China's political system

• As a democracy for the people and dictatorship for the enemy

• As a western concept not suitable for China

• As a system only for the educated elite

What was the Great Leap Forward?

• A movement to establish democracy in China

• A campaign to promote scientific advancements

• A diplomatic initiative to improve relations with the West

• A campaign that led to the worst man-made famine in history

What was the result of Maoist economic policies during the Great Leap Forward?

• Technological innovation

• Increased foreign investment

• Economic stagnation and famine

• Rapid industrial growth