Chinese Communist Party and Cultural Revolution

The video explores the Cultural Revolution in China, initiated by Mao Zedong to preserve communism. It covers the origins, key events, and consequences of the revolution, including the Great Leap Forward, the rise of the Red Guards, and the Red Terror. The video also discusses Mao's policies, the economic impact, and the eventual decline of the revolution. It concludes with Mao's legacy and the shift towards capitalism in China.

What was the primary ideological basis for the formation of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921?

• Capitalism and Liberalism

• Democracy and Socialism

• Marxism and Leninism

• Feudalism and Monarchy

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

• To promote agricultural development

• To strengthen military power

• To transform China into a communist society

• To establish a democratic government

Who were the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution?

• A group of military leaders

• A faction of the CPC

• Foreign diplomats in China

• Youth organized to enforce Mao's policies

What was the purpose of the Down to the Countryside Movement?

• To expand industrialization

• To increase agricultural output

• To re-educate students and workers

• To promote urbanization

Which leader intervened to resolve the conflict in Wuhan during the Cultural Revolution?

• Zhou Enlai

• Lin Biao

• Deng Xiaoping

• Liu Shaoqi

What was the impact of the Cultural Revolution on China's economy?

• It had no impact on the economy

• It led to significant economic growth

• It caused a decline in industrial and agricultural output

• It stabilized the economy

What significant event marked the end of the Cultural Revolution?

• The death of Mao Zedong

• The rise of the Red Guards

• The start of the Great Leap Forward

• The formation of the People's Republic of China

How did the international community view the changes in China after the Cultural Revolution?

• As an isolationist policy

• As a move towards democracy

• As a shift towards capitalism

• As a return to feudalism

What was one of the reasons for the alliance between China and the U.S. in the 1970s?

• To promote communism

• To counter Soviet influence

• To expand trade relations

• To support the Red Guards

What was the long-term effect of the Cultural Revolution on Chinese society?

• It caused social and economic disruption

• It had no lasting impact

• It led to widespread economic prosperity

• It strengthened traditional values