China's Communist Revolution

The video covers the rise of communism in China, starting with the 1949 victory celebrations in Beijing. It discusses the transformation of China under communist rule, highlighting the end of inequality and poverty. The video also explores life in early 20th century China, marked by rural poverty and debt. It examines the rise of nationalism and capitalism under Chiang Kai-shek and the eventual rise of the Communist Party, leading to a civil war and the establishment of a new government under Mao Zedong.

What significant event took place in Beijing in October 1949?

• The beginning of the Cultural Revolution

• The signing of a peace treaty with Japan

• The victory celebrations marking the establishment of a communist government

• The end of World War II

What was the main focus of the photographer during the 1949 celebrations?

• To photograph the foreign dignitaries

• To document the speeches of leaders

• To capture the military parade

• To capture the excitement and joy of the people

What was the living condition of most Chinese people in the early 20th century?

• They lived in desperate poverty and were often in debt

• They lived in urban areas with modern amenities

• They had a high standard of living

• They were mostly wealthy landowners

Who re-established a central government in China in the 1920s?

• Sun Yat-sen

• Mao Zedong

• Deng Xiaoping

• Chiang Kai-shek

What was the main support base for Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Party?

• Chinese businessmen and landowners

• Foreign investors

• Peasants and laborers

• Factory workers

What did the Communist Party promise to the peasants during the civil war?

• Industrial jobs

• Land reform

• Free education

• Urban housing

How did the Communist troops treat the peasants?

• They treated them well and gained their support

• They ignored their needs

• They forced them to relocate

• They exploited them for resources

Where did the Nationalists flee after being driven out of major cities?

• Hong Kong

• Singapore

• Taiwan

• Macau

What did Mao Zedong promise for the new China?

• An alliance with Western powers

• A society free of inequality, poverty, and foreign domination

• A return to traditional values

• A focus on agricultural development only

What was the state of China when Mao Zedong took over?

• It was a wealthy and prosperous nation

• It was a bankrupt and devastated country

• It was experiencing rapid industrial growth

• It was under foreign occupation