2b.2 - Modern China (Historical Context)

Why does China depend on control over its hinterland (i.e. the countries around it, and the South China Sea)?

• To increase its military presence

• To trade with other countries unopposed

• To attract more foreign investment

• To improve its social media rating system

What is one reason China did not depend on IMF/WB support to grow?

• It had a strong numerical rating system

• It wanted to avoid foreign investment

• The Asian Tigers grew much faster without it

• It was already wealthy enough

What is the purpose of China's numerical rating system?

• To judge the quality and contribution individuals make to society

• To rank countries based on their development

• To measure the wealth of its citizens

• To control the population growth

What has replaced older buildings and alleyways (Hutongs) in China?

• Traditional markets

• Skyscrapers

• Practical and hygienic living spaces

• Tourist attractions

What is China's rank in the world for social progress?

• 1st

• 45th

• 90th

• 132nd

Which of these is a significant environmental project?

• The Great Wall restoration

• The Three Gorges Dam

• The South-North Water Transfer

• The Silk Road Economic Belt

What is one of the global impacts of China's increasing wealth?

• Decreased demand for cars

• Preference for shorter holidays

• Increased demand for air conditioning

• Reduced consumerism

What type of technological solutions is China investing in?

• Oil and gas exploration

• Green engineering

• Traditional manufacturing

• Space exploration