Unit 9 - Communist China

Which political leader other than Mao Zedong utilized this type of poster?

• Otto Von Bismarck

• Emperor Meiji

• Joseph Stalin

• Nelson Mandela

The design and use of this poster suggests its purpose was to

• advertise advancements in Chinese healthcare

• build support for China’s leader among the people

• warn the Chinese people about the dangers of capitalism

• improve the literacy rates of children and adults throughout China

Which historical development is most closely associated with this poster?

• establishment of special economic zones

• efforts to confront the opium crisis

• nationalist rebellions against Qing rule

• the Cultural Revolution

Answer explanation

Mao launched the Cultural Revolution in 1966. The Cultural Revolution was meant to totally destroy all the aspects of Chinese culture that didn't align with communism. Everyone was to be devout to Mao and children were indoctrinated in schools to never question Mao or China's communist policies.

Based on this passage, what does Mao believe about war from the communist perspective?

• Wars are inevitable regardless of the society.

• Wars can be just or unjust depending on their purpose.

• Wars have a purpose in all societies because of a constant need for change.

• Wars should be permitted when a government needs to obstruct progress.

Based on this passage, what does Mao believe about World War I?

• The philosophical beliefs of the competing countries challenged traditional ideals.

• The potential political gains of European nations benefited China.

• The countries in the war were involved for their individual economic benefits.

• The possible military losses made it too risky for the Communist Party to intervene.

Which problem is best described in this passage?

• poverty of factory workers

• limitations of a market economy

• slow pace of economic growth

• domination of foreign investors

Which response is proposed in this passage?

• creating a mixed economy

• rejecting all communist policies

• returning to a traditional economy

• favoring capitalism over socialism

What point of view is depicted in this cartoon?

• China is not participating in the global trade market at this time.

• China has attempted to prevent democratic ideas from entering the country.

• China viewed democracy as an attractive import.

• China was looking for excuses to strengthen the wall.

Based on this cartoon, what is being “fed” to the Chinese people?

• Democratic philosophy

• Communist ideology

• Capitalist doctrine

• Mercantilist principles

This cartoon suggests that the Chinese people and their government

• wanted to continue Mao’s economic programs

• saw the need to increase agricultural imports

• disagreed on whether to adopt democratic reforms

• had no interest in the principles of the Enlightenment