Communism in China READ and RACER

What was the Great Leap Forward?

• A military campaign to expand China's borders

• An economic plan to industrialize China rapidly

• A cultural movement to promote traditional Chinese arts

• A diplomatic effort to improve relations with the West

What was one of the major consequences of the Great Leap Forward?

• Economic prosperity and growth

• Improved international relations

• Widespread famine and suffering

• Technological advancements

What was a key feature of Mao Zedong's leadership style?

• Democratic decision-making

• Authoritarian control

• Laissez-faire governance

• Decentralized administration

What did the Great Leap Forward plan involve in terms of agriculture?

• Privatizing farms

• Collectivizing agriculture

• Importing foreign crops

• Reducing agricultural production

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

• To promote capitalism

• To reinforce Mao's control and revive communism

• To establish a new education system

• To improve China's economy

Who were the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution?

• Military leaders

• Foreign diplomats

• Zealous students targeting perceived enemies

• Farmers and workers

What was the government's response to the Tiananmen Square protests?

• They held peace talks

• They ignored the protests

• They responded with violent force

• They granted all demands

Who was the leader that brought communism to China?

• Mao Zedong
• Chiang Kai-shek
• Sun Yat-sen
• Deng Xiaoping

What country faced a communist revolution under Mao Zedong?

• China
• Vietnam
• North Korea
• Cuba

What was the purpose of the Tiananmen Square protests?

• To promote economic growth through industrialization.
• To advocate for political reform and greater personal freedoms in China.
• To support the government's military actions abroad.
• To celebrate the anniversary of the Communist Party's founding.