AMSCO 8.4

What was a vital issue in China, Iran, Vietnam, Ethiopia, India, and several Latin American countries after 1900?

• Industrialization

• Land reform

• Urbanization

• Technological advancement

Who began fighting for control of China in 1927?

• The Communists and the Nationalists

• The Japanese and the Americans

• The Soviets and the Chinese

• The British and the French

What did the Chinese plans emphasize under Mao's leadership?

• Consumer goods

• Heavy industry

• Agricultural development

• Technological innovation

What was the primary reason for the abandonment of the Great Leap Forward by 1960?

• Successful economic plans

• Severe food shortages and starvation

• Increased grain exports

• High-quality steel production

What was the purpose of the Cultural Revolution initiated by Mao in 1966?

• To improve relations with the Soviet Union

• To reinvigorate China's commitment to communism

• To increase grain exports

• To produce high-quality steel

What was the impact of the Cultural Revolution on critics of Mao?

• They were promoted to higher positions

• They were silenced

• They were sent to foreign countries

• They were given financial aid

How did Albania take advantage of the split between China and the Soviet Union?

• By allying with the Soviet Union against China

• By allying with China against the Soviet Union

• By remaining neutral

• By seeking aid from the United States

What was the result of the invasion of Iran by Britain and Russia during World War II?

• The leader of Iran was forced to abdicate power

• Iran became a British colony

• Iran became a Russian colony

• The leader of Iran remained in power

What was the main goal of Mao's economic plans during the Great Leap Forward?

• To improve relations with the Soviet Union

• To convince the outside world of their success

• To reduce grain exports

• To increase military power

What was the quality of steel produced during the Great Leap Forward?

• Very high quality

• Moderate quality

• Very poor quality

• Excellent quality