Mao Zedong was born to a wealthy family in the city of Shanghai.

Mao became one of the founders of the Chinese Communist Party.

In 30s, Chiang used a series of "extermination campaigns" that nearly wiped out the Communists.

Mao escaped defeat by leading his followers on the 6,000-mile Long March.

During the Second World War, Mao spread Communism to millions of Chinese.

Neither the Communists or Nationalists could win the Chinese civil war, and both sides agreed to a cease-fire.

In 1949, Mao became the ruler of China and one of the world's most powerful people.

He was against any form of publicity or attention for himself.

When was Mao Zedong born?

In China there was a time when Mao wanted to eliminate anyone that criticized his government. What is this time called?