Political and Social Issues in China - 20th Century

What was the first Communist Party created in China founded by Mao Zedong?

• Peoples' Republic of China (PRC)

• Communist Party of China (CPC)

• The Guomindang Party (GMD)

• Central Executive Committee (CEC)

What made the Qing Dynasty unpopular amongst the Chinese people?

• Were not actually Chinese (Mandarin)

• Could not defend borders against the Japanese

• Foreign control of the economy

• Ruled by divine right

• All of these

Why were the people of East Asia let down by the Treaty of Versailles?

• Thought that European nations would allow for self-determination

• Thought that Western leaders would acknowledge sovereignty issues in Asia

• Thought that the Entente Powers would recognize them for their contributions during WWI

• All of these

What was a social concern of citizens in China in the early 20th century?

• Increasing population, but not an increasing food supply

• Obsolete political structures and government corruption

• Threat of military violence by foreign nations

• All of these

Which of these was probably NOT a major influence of Chinese protests and revolution?

• The Unequal Treaties

• The Treaty of Versailles

• Capitalism

• The Enlightenment

• The Communist Revolution in Russia

Which of these was the Chinese Nationalist Party?

• PRC

• CPC

• GMD

• CEC

What threat did Japan make towards China in 1915?

• 28 Bolsheviks

• The Long March

• The Northern Expedition

• 21 Demands

Where did the May 4th Movement emerge and begin?

• Beijing

• Peking

• Shanghai

• Hong Kong

The Communist Party of China was founded in:

• 1911

• 1921

• 1949

• 1959

Who did Mao believe would be the driving force of the Chinese Revolution?

• Peasants

• Proletariat (working class)

• Scholars

• Aristocracy